Keith Jarrett returns to his roots, both musically and physically, on this CD. His first significant jazz gig was at the Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania, and 30 years later
Jarrett agreed to perform at the venue again. With the assistance of bassist
Gary Peacock and drummer
Paul Motian,
Jarrett plays six jazz standards (several of which were associated with
Miles Davis) plus
Jaki Byard's medium-tempo blues "Chandra." The inventive interpretations give listeners plenty of surprises and variety, making this a very enjoyable outing. ~ Scott Yanow