Ritual - 2014 German ECM label 2-track LP

Keith Jarrett and conductor-pianist Dennis Russell Davies have been friends and musical comrades for forty years. In the mid-70s the St Paul Chamber Orchestra, under Davies’ direction presented Jarrett’s chamber music. In the 90s Jarrett recorded the Mozart piano concertos with Davies and the Stuttgarter Kammerorchester. Near the beginning of their association, Jarrett  invited Davies to play a composition he had written for solo piano. To listen to Ritual is akin to experiencing the core of a Jarrett solo concert. The interpreter may be different, but the lyrical expression is remarkably consistent. As Dennis Russell l Davies says: “Those who know Keith will hear him in this music. It couldn’t have been written by anyone else.” 

Originally issued in 1982 ny the ECM label, this reissueis pressed onto 180 gram vinyl and presented with its original artwork.

Condition: New (Cover VG++)
As such new and un used - bought directly from a distribution. Cover has obtained a slight corner dent and crease during shipping - hence the lowered price - otherwise mint.

Tracklisting:

Side 1.
1. Ritual 18:37

Side 2.
1. Ritual (Cont.) 13:25

All composition by Keith Jarrett

Recorded June 1977 at Tonstudio Bauer, Markgroeningestr. 46, Ludwigsburg-Eglosheim, Germany

Credits:

Dennis Russell Davies - Piano

Technical Credits:
Manfred Eicher - Production

Artwork:
Barbara Wojirsch - Design
Martin Wieland - Recording Engineer
Signe Mähler - Cover Photography
Madeline Winkler-Betzendahl - Liner Photography
Dennis Russell Davies - Liner Notes