The New Köln Concert – Tribute to Keith Jarrett

To mark the 50th anniversary of The Köln Concert, the WDR Funkhausorchester has released Memories Of Tomorrow – The New Köln Concert, a 12-movement orchestral tribute based on Jarrett’s motifs. Composed by Bernd Wilden and pianist Stephan Görg, the performance was recorded live in Cologne on February 21, 2025.

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Alexi Lima releases performance of The Köln Concert

Pianist Alexi Lima has released a performance of Keith Jarrett’s Köln Concert, available now on all major streaming platforms (YouTube, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Qobuz, etc.). Recorded live at Saint Alain Cathedral in Lavaur, France, this release marks the 50th anniversary of the original 1975 performance.

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Branford Marsalis to release Blue Note Debut “Belonging” on March 28, 2025

From Blue Note Records:

“Saxophonist Branford Marsalis, one of the foremost jazz artists of our time and a pacesetting creative force in the music for more than four decades, is set to make his Blue Note Records debut with the March 28 release of Belonging, a full album interpretation of Keith Jarrett’s 1974 ECM album of the same name which introduced the pianist’s European Quartet. Belonging is Marsalis’ first new release since 2019 with his acclaimed longstanding quartet featuring pianist Joey Calderazzo, bassist Eric Revis, and drummer Justin Faulkner. The lead track “Spiral Dance” is available to stream or download now.”

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