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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