Multi-instrumentalist-virtuoso
danielmari@excite.com | Victoria, BC Canada | 07/01/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Keith Jarret the incredible pianist shines with different musical light as he plays virtually all instruments on this eclectic mix of original compositions. The music on this album is alive with a multitude of rhythmic instruments all played by Keith aswell as his saxophone playing. This album is definitely different from Keith's trio albums yet it showcases another wonderful side of a true musical genius."
A Beautiful, Intriguing Work of Art
L. M. Brown | West Coast, USA | 11/11/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Keith Jarrett's Death and the Flower is a beautiful work of art that slowly develops over time. It is only three tracks with the best being the 22 minute title track. The songs start out slow and peacefully build as time passes. This is not an album you can put on for a quick fix, but one that takes time to develop. This is a perfect album for a relaxing sunday morning. The use of the percussion on this album is extremely intriguing. It gives the album a very "organic" feel to it. I am just now getting into Keith Jarrett's body of work so I can't say how this compares to his other albums, but I have to recommend this album to people who are looking for something that is beautiful, peaceful, and intriguing. Keith Jarrett is accompanied by Dewey Redman on saxophone, Charlie Haden on bass, Paul Motian on drums, and Guilherme Franco on percussion."