Somewhere Before - Keith Jarrett Trio - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Released in 1969, 'Somewhere Before' captures Keith Jarrett at a fascinating crossroads, years before his legendary solo improvisations and ECM output. Here, Jarrett leads his trio—Charlie Haden on bass and Paul Motian on drums—through a set that feels both spontaneous and deeply considered. The album brims with the searching spirit of late-60s jazz, blending genre-defying improvisation with a keen sense of melody. Jarrett’s piano work is restless and questing, leaping from lyrical passages into stretches of vibrant groove, often turning familiar tunes inside out (his take on 'My Back Pages' is a revelation). Haden and Motian, both steeped in the avant-garde, provide a rhythmic foundation that constantly shifts and surprises. This is jazz at its most alive: unpredictable, playful, and brimming with possibility. For collectors and listeners drawn to the period’s creative ferment, 'Somewhere Before' offers an invaluable glimpse of Jarrett’s early vision—a document of an artist (and a trio) daring to push beyond boundaries while honoring the heart of the music. An essential listen for anyone who values jazz’s tradition of bold exploration. Track List: A1 - My Back Pages - A2 - Pretty Ballad - A3 - Moving Soon - A4 - Somewhere Before - B1 - New Rag - B2 - A Moment For Tears - B3 - Pout's Over (And The Day's Not Through) - B4 - Dedicated To You - B5 - Old Rag -