Keith's first solo album is a feel good compilation of short compositions. Although lacking the deeper emotions of his later works the album as a whole is pleasing to listen to with a prevalent jazz and blues style throughout.

The Köln Concert is quite simply the perfect introduction to Keith Jarrett. The musical ideas throughout the concert have to be heard to be believed as it is pointless trying to put into words how this performance will make you feel. The first five notes alone will make you shiver. You should purchase this CD without hesitation.

The Sun Bear concerts is a colossal box set comprising of six. It is therefore a considerable achievement that this entire box set is so consistently good with all elements of the musical spectrum explored yet connected throughout. If you can part with the money this box set is something special but if you're a little more cautious, look elsewhere.

Dark Intervals begins to explore a more dark and sinister area of uncharted territory. Although there is a good balance of more hospitable compositions. Therefore overall Dark Intervals is a simpler yet meaningful CD, not technically breathtaking but it is clear from the offset that it isn't trying to be so.

The Vienna Concert possibly because of the setting is the most overtly classical performance. There is a classical structure to it and barely a trace of Jazz or Blues. Keith Jarrett himself has said this is his finest solo performance based on the lyrical ideas he produces, from the slow chorale progression of part one to the distinctly Middle Eastern sounding part two.

This album is unique in that it is plain, simple music. It was recorded at Jarrett's home at a time when he was suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome and therefore feels lacking in energy and spirit. This does not mean though that you can’t come away feeling as if you have for a short period of time tuned in to the way Jarrett was feeling and that although not for everyone is deep and profound.

This, the most of recent of Jarrett's solo releases was his first solo in ten years and the entire concert viewed as a whole is an eclectic mix of everything music has to not quite the feeling of softness and warmth present in earlier recordings. Nevertheless the encores couldn’t be more melodic and beautiful and there are stunning compositions buried amongst other more creatively abstract pieces.