EtOHMartini OP t1_jael7k1 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 9:41 PM

Reply to comment by bolanrox in TIL about the Köln Concert, a 1974 piano recital by Keith Jarrett. The venue’s piano was smaller than specified, was out of tune, and had malfunctioning pedals, forcing Jarrett to improvise around its shortcomings. The concert recording is the best-selling solo jazz and best-selling piano album. by EtOHMartini

Apparently it was a really crappy night, weather-wise. The 18 year old promoter lined up a full size Bosendorfer to make him happy but didn't pull the trigger because they moved it into the opera house in the rain, the piano would be permanently damaged and she'd be on the hook for it...