Yes, Keith Jarrett actually said that when my wife and I saw him in concert many many years ago. How were we supposed to react to that -- just walk out? Throw money on stage? Maybe Keith was just cranky because he knew he was about to be blamed for New Age music. Jarrett had released an earlier solo piano album, but "The Koln Concert" was the breakaway hit, and suddenly every piano, guitar or zither player said "To hell with written music -- I'll just improvise for 45 minutes!" Anyone who has spent any time in an elevator or a dentist's office can attest to the fact that this only works if you're extremely talented, like Keith Jarrett. Gotta give the ol' crankster props on this one.
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