Belonging (1974)

About this title: On Keith Jarrett's first recording with his "European" quartet -- Jan Garbarek (sax), Palle Danielsson (bass), Jon Christiensen (drums) -- he stakes out somewhat less abrasive territory than that which his "American" foursome was exploring at this time. Garbarek sports a neutral, vibratoless tone that occasionally reaches an emotional climax; the rhythm section is supportive and just loose enough. The record operates at its strongest level when Jarrett locks the quartet into his winning gospel mode on "'Long as You Know You're Living Yours" and the tense drive of "Spiral Dance"; the ... read more

Tracks:

1. Spiral Dance [Jarrett]
2. Blossom [Jarrett]
3. 'Long as You Know You're Living Yours [Jarrett]
4. Belonging [Jarrett]
5. The Windup [Jarrett]
6. Solstice [Jarrett]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.