Byablue
One of the final albums by Keith Jarrett's American Quartet.
It was recorded in October 1976 during sessions that also produced the album Bop-Be, and it features performances by Jarrett, Dewey Redman, Charlie Haden, and Paul Motian. The album is notable as one of the last recordings of this quartet, primarily consisting of compositions by Paul Motian.
Quick Facts
- Artist
- Keith Jarrett
- Released
- 1977
- Recorded
- October 14–16, 1976
- Studio
- Generation Sound Studios, New York City (USA)
- Genre
- Jazz
- Length
- 42:10
- Label
- Impulse!
- Producer
- Esmond Edwards
Facts from the source article.
Byablue and Bop-Be: the last sessions
For the quartet's final recording sessions, Jarrett requested that band members contribute their own compositions, a departure from earlier practice. Byablue consisted primarily of Paul Motian's pieces, while Bop-Be included contributions from Redman and Haden. Neil Tesser, after conversing with Jarrett, suggested that the experiment did not convince Jarrett that his pessimistic assessments were misplaced, and that the music failed to kick-start the band into a higher orbit.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Byablue released?
Byablue was released in 1977.
Which label released Byablue?
Byablue was released by Impulse!.
Who produced Byablue?
Byablue was produced by Esmond Edwards.
What genre is Byablue?
Byablue is classified as jazz.
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