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Sun Bear Concerts

Keith Jarrett · 1978

397 min · 13 tracks · jazz

A sprawling, improvisational journey through jazz that captures the spontaneity of live performance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • extended improvisational listening experience
  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • captivating live performance spontaneity
  • for deep focus sessions
  • immersive backdrop for reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, structured tracks
  • want instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Sun Bear Concerts' was released in 1978, Keith Jarrett had established himself as a leading figure in jazz with his prior works like 'The Koln Concert' (1975). This album represents a significant phase in his career where he was embracing extensive solo performances, showcasing his unique ability to blend classical and jazz influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Chick Corea· Brad Mehldau· Bill Evans

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Kyoto, November 5, 1976, Part 1 43:54
  • 2 Kyoto, November 5, 1976, Part 2 34:05

Disc 2

  • 1 Osaka, November 8, 1976, Part 1 38:57
  • 2 Osaka, November 8, 1976, Part 2 31:09

Disc 3

  • 1 Nagoya, November 12, 1976, Part 1 35:36
  • 2 Nagoya, November 12, 1976, Part 2 39:55

Disc 4

  • 1 Tokyo, November 14, 1976, Part 1 40:22
  • 2 Tokyo, November 14, 1976, Part 2 35:21

Disc 5

  • 1 Sapporo, November 18, 1976, Part 1 41:05
  • 2 Sapporo, November 18, 1976, Part 2 33:55

Disc 6

  • 1 Encore from Sapporo 10:56
  • 2 Encore from Tokyo 8:23
  • 3 Encore from Nagoya 4:02

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