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Nude Ants – Keith Jarrett

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Keith Jarrett’s *Nudes* is a landmark ECM jazz album from 1980. Recorded live in Tokyo, it showcases a completely spontaneous piano solo performance by Jarrett over several weeks. The work's notable for its extended improvisations and lack of pre-determined structure, representing a significant evolution within his career. It’s appreciated by serious jazz listeners and those interested in the possibilities of pure musical improvisation.

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When and where was Keith Jarrett's 'Nude Ants' recorded?

'Nude Ants' was recorded live in concert in Tokyo during 1979. It features Keith Jarrett's European Quartet, a group distinct from both his American quartet and his later standards trio.

Who plays on 'Nude Ants' with Keith Jarrett?

'Nude Ants' features Keith Jarrett on piano with his European Quartet: Jan Garbarek on tenor and soprano saxophones, Palle Danielsson on bass, and Jon Christensen on drums. This ensemble was known for its lyrical, atmospheric, and open improvisational style.

What label released 'Nude Ants'?

'Nude Ants' was released on ECM Records, the label that has been home to most of Jarrett's European Quartet recordings as well as his solo piano work. ECM's spacious production aesthetic complements the quartet's atmospheric and improvisational sound.

What style of jazz is 'Nude Ants' and how does it differ from Jarrett's other work?

'Nude Ants' blends free improvisation with lyrical, folk-like thematic material characteristic of Jarrett's European Quartet. It sits in a different sonic world from his solo piano concerts like 'The Köln Concert' or his standards trio work, leaning more into European free jazz and collective improvisation.

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