Facing You


Facing You is the first solo piano album recorded by pianist Keith Jarrett, the first of his voluminous collection to be produced by Manfred Eicher and his first work to be released by ECM Records. It features eight solo piano pieces and it was recorded in a studio. It also marked the beginning of Jarrett's innovative and successful career in the solo piano spontaneous and improvised performance and it constitutes a landmark in his fruitful association with ECM Records.
The album was recorded in Oslo on November 10th, 1971, one day after a concert performance with the Miles Davis Septet in the same city. It was released in 1972 and has been reissued many times in different formats, including vinyl.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos awarded the album 4½ stars, stating, "A remarkable effort that reveals more and more with each listen, this recording has stood the test of time, and is unquestionably a Top Three recording in Keith Jarrett's long and storied career.". The review also states that:

Aftermath and Legacy

In 2000, in an interview with Terry Gross, Keith Jarrett explained how the idea of long solo piano concerts began:

Track listing

  1. "In Front" – 10:09
  2. "Ritooria" – 5:57
  3. "Lalene" – 8:39
  4. "My Lady, My Child" – 7:24
  5. "Landscape for Future Earth" – 3:36
  6. "Starbright" – 5:07
  7. "Vapallia" – 3:57
  8. "Semblence" – 3:02

    Personnel

Keith Jarrett – piano

Technical Personnel