The Solo Songs of Keith Jarrett Carsten Dahl feat. Palle Mikkelborg, Fredrik Lundin, Stefan Pasborg, Nils Bo Davidsen, Sanna Ripatti, Jonathan Slaatto, Ana Feitosa, Matthew Jones

• 1 Opening 02:36
• 2 When I Fall In Love 01:46
• 3 Flying Away & Song For Keith 06:30
• 4 Bass-anity 02:05
• 5 Allentown Blues 04:12
• 6 Polyphonistic Nightmares 04:19
• 7 Drum dance 03:07
• 8 The Mysterious Corona 03:43
• 9 Evil Speak & Adonis 05:36
• 10 Little Song For Fredrik 09:52
• 11 October Song 01:49
• 12 October Thoughts 05:18
• 13 Prism 09:08
• 14 Over The Rainbow 02:04
• Total Runtime 01:02:05

Info for The Solo Songs of Keith Jarrett

Recognized as one of the most accomplished musicians of his generation, Carsten Dahl pays a mesmerizing tribute to the legendary Keith Jarrett on 'The Solo Songs of Keith Jarrett'.

This remarkable recording showcases Dahl's extraordinary talent, as he collaborates with a host of acclaimed musicians, including trumpet virtuoso Palle Mikkelborg, versatile saxophonist Fredrik Lundin, expressive bassist Nils Bo Davidsen, melodic drummer Stefan Pasborg and musicians from Ensemble Midtvest to craft a mesmerizing tribute to the iconic Keith Jarrett, one of the most influential jazz instrumentalists of his generation. The album was partly recorded in the concert hall of the Royal Danish Library 'Dronningesalen' during the 2019 Copenhagen Jazz Festival, where Dahl and his fellow musicians established a spiritual dialogue. Not only do they celebrate the iconic and legendary virtuoso, they try instead to grasp the air of his songwriting by playing both compositions by themselves and interpretations of some of Jarrett's less known material plus a couple of Jarrett's favorites by others.

'The Solo Songs of Keith Jarrett' captures the essence of Jarrett's improvisational genius while showcasing the unique musical contributions of each artist. The collaborative interplay between Dahl's piano, Mikkelborg's aerial trumpet, Lundin's evocative saxophone, Davidsen's expressive bass and Pasborg's melodic drumming weaves a tapestry of sound that combined with strings in the background gives the album a genuine classical feel that honors Jarrett's legacy while offering a fresh interpretation. Throughout the album, Dahl, Mikkelborg, Lundin, Davidsen and Pasborg effortlessly navigate the compositions, infusing them with their individual artistry and imaginative improvisations. Their collective synergy and deep musical understanding create a transformative listening experience that pays homage to the past while embracing the present. Their combined artistry and shared reverence for Jarrett's musical language promise an album that transcends boundaries and resonates with jazz enthusiasts worldwide.

This recording is set to be an exceptional addition to any jazz enthusiast's collection, offering a captivating blend of technical brilliance, emotional depth and artistic innovation. Dahl's profound musicality and his ability to connect with the audience on a deeper level are showcased throughout this remarkable album. It is a Wahlvervandschaft, a connection between spiritual and musical brothers - documented with love and respect on The Solo Songs of Keith Jarrett!

Carsten Dahl, piano
Palle Mikkelborg, trumpet
Fredrik Lundin, saxophone
Stefan Pasborg, drums
Nils Bo Davidsen, bass
Sanna Ripatti, viola
Jonathan Slaatto, cello
Ana Feitosa, violin
Matthew Jones, violin

Carsten Dahl
is a composer, pianist and drummer. In his late teens he made his mark as a studio musician, and shortly afterwards began studying at the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen. After two years of study with among others Ed Thigpen and Alex Riel, Carsten Dahl changed instruments and began playing piano.

Quickly Carsten Dahl made a name for himself as one of Denmark’s most promising jazz pianists; partly in close, long-lasting collaborations with a number of Danish musicians of the same generation such as Thomas Blachman and Lennart Ginman; partly in concerts and recordings with an array of international jazz names such as Eddie Gomez, Didier Lockwood, Johnny Griffin, Dave Liebman, Billy Harper and Jerry Bergonzi.

Carsten Dahl’s interest in free jazz and free improvisation has made him a collaborator and coach for Ensemble MidtVest. This has led to among other things a CD of improvised music for Fritz Lang’s film Metropolis. He cultivates playful, free expression on the stage, on the one hand as a soloist and on the other in the group Carsten Dahl Experience.

Alongside jazz, classical music has also interested Carsten Dahl. Through work with and recordings of Johan Sebastian Bach’s Goldberg Variations on pre­pared piano and Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Carsten Dahl’s interest in composing classical music has been enhanced. This interest has seen its most significant expres­sion so far in the work The Fifth Dimension for soloists, choir and orchestra from 2012. Since then there has been a piano concerto, and several new projects are in the melting pot.

For Carsten Dahl music is something spiritual – an intense, irresistible force. He is not afraid to speak openly about his psychiatric diagnosis, which he calls both a blessing and a curse in relation to his work as a musician and composer.

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