Wombattalion t1_jaerlvi wrote on February 28, 2023 at 10:24 PM Reply to 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 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. Permalink 19
Wombattalion t1_jaerlvi wrote
Reply to 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
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.