The Mourning of a Star
Keith Jarrett · 1971
43 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A contemplative blend of improvisational jazz and serene melodies that evoke deep emotional landscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional ebb and flow
- introspective moments for deep thought
- suitable for reflective solitude
- improvised passages inviting exploration
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1971, 'The Mourning of a Star' is Keith Jarrett's second studio album, following his acclaimed debut 'Facing You' from the previous year. At this point, Jarrett was establishing himself as a leading figure in the jazz world, exploring new territory with his unique solo piano style and avant-garde sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Brad Mehldau· Bill Evans
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Follow the Crooked Path (Though It Be Longer) 6:15
- 2 Interlude No. 3 1:13
- 3 Standing Outside 3:21
- 4 Everything That Lives Laments 2:14
- 5 Interlude No. 1 1:38
- 6 Trust 6:57
- 7 All I Want 2:20
- 8 Traces of You 5:08
- 9 The Mourning of a Star 9:18
- 10 Interlude No. 2 0:53
- 11 Sympathy 4:33
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