Dandibear t1_jaer9o8 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 10:21 PM

Happy little accident

bolanrox t1_jaekzmh wrote on February 28, 2023 at 9:40 PM

after all that he still stopped the performance to scold someone who coughed during it.

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

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...

Wombattalion t1_jaerlvi wrote on February 28, 2023 at 10:24 PM

Amazing story. Not everyone is Keith Jarrett, but every musician can learn from this. Some people will freak out over the tiniest details like a single guitar pedal not working, but in all likelihood it doesn't matter to the audience at all.

Philboyd_Studge t1_jaeq6mq wrote on February 28, 2023 at 10:14 PM

Just an incredible talent.

EtOHMartini OP t1_jaeqpl0 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 10:18 PM

It is my go to album for working under a deadline. It is the soundtrack of my dissertation.

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.

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