Radiance is a double-album by American pianist Keith Jarrett recorded in 2002 in Japan at two different concerts: Osaka (October 27) and Tokyo (October 30). It was released by ECM Records in 2005.
After dismissing the idea of performing lengthy improvised solos (see A Multitude of Angels), Radiance marked a new beginning in Jarrett’s approach to solo piano concerts and this would be assessed in future solo recordings. According to keithjarrett.org, the documented 2002 Osaka and Tokyo concerts were only his third and fourth solo performances since temporarily retiring due to chronic fatigue syndrome; the other two had taken place in Tokyo in September 1999…read more.
Album Data
Released: May 2005
Recorded: October 27th & 30th, 2002
Record Label: ECM Records
Location Recorded: Festival Hall, Osaka, Japan; Metropolitan Festival Hall, Tokyo, Japan
Producer: Manfred Eicher & Keith Jarrett
Album Length: 2 hr / 19 min / 36 sec
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