The Köln Concert
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The Köln Concert, a famous jazz album by Keith Jarrett, is shared on HN, sparking interest in the legendary improvisational performance.
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The story behind the album is worth reading about: 11:30 PM start time, broken piano, tired pianist who almost bailed, sold-out show, etc. The entire piece is improvised and Jarrett starts by playing the same melody that the opera house played to let people know to take their seats.
You can listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd_Kti6jvy8&list=OLAK5uy_lap...