Shades is the fifth album on the Impulse label by jazz pianist Keith Jarrett. Originally released in 1976, it features performances by Jarrett’s ‘American Quartet’, which included Dewey Redman, Charlie Haden and Paul Motian with Guilherme Franco added on percussion.
Aside from appearing in the Mysteries: The Impulse Years 1975-1976 boxset, Shades was only issued on compact disc in Japan, packaged in a miniature replica of the original vinyl LP sleeve. In October 2011, it was reissued internationally as part of the Impulse! 2-on-1 series, packaged with Mysteries in a single disc format titled Mysteries / Shades…read more.
Album Data
Released: 1976
Recorded: December 10th – 12th, 1975
Record Label: Impulse! Records
Location Recorded: Generation Sound Studios, New York City
Producer: Esmond Edwards
Album Length: 33 min / 46 sec
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