Keith Jarrett - Belonging (1974/2015) [Official Digital Download 24-bit/192kHz]

"Belonging" is an album by American pianist Keith Jarrett which was released on the ECM label in 1974. It is the first album by Jarrett's 'European Quartet' featuring Jan Garbarek, Palle Danielsson and Jon Christensen. "Long As You Know You're Living Yours" was the subject of a lawsuit between Jarrett and jazz-rock group Steely Dan: Jarrett alleged that the duo's title track from their 1980 album Gaucho had stolen from the song. Co-writer Donald Fagen later admitted he'd loved the song and was strongly influenced by it. Jarrett sued for copyright infringement and was then added as a co-author of the song.

On Keith Jarrett's first recording with his "European" quartet – Jan Garbarek (sax), Palle Danielsson (bass), Jon Christensen (drums) – he stakes out somewhat less abrasive territory than that which his "American" foursome was exploring at this time. Garbarek sports a neutral, vibratoless tone that occasionally reaches an emotional climax; the rhythm section is supportive and just loose enough. The record operates at its strongest level when Jarrett locks the quartet into his winning gospel mode on "'Long as You Know You're Living Yours" and the tense drive of "Spiral Dance"; the reflective numbers are less compelling. Still, this LP successfully bucked the powerful electric trends of its time and holds up well today.

Tracklist:

01 - Spiral Dance
02 - Blossom
03 - 'Long As You Know You're Living Yours
04 - Belonging
05 - The Windup
06 - Solstice

Produced by Manfred Eicher.
Recorded on April 24-25, 1974 at Arne Bendiksen Studios, Oslo.

Musicians:
Keith Jarrett - piano
Jan Garbarek - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
Palle Danielsson - bass
Jon Christensen - drums


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