{"product_id":"keith-jarrett-book-of-ways-2lp-vinyl-gatefold","title":"Keith Jarrett - Book Of Ways (2LP Vinyl Gatefold)","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eA singular achievement in Keith Jarrett's vast discography, \u003cem\u003eBook Of Ways\u003c\/em\u003e presents the legendary pianist exploring the intimate, centuries-old sound of the clavichord through 19 spontaneous improvisations. Released in 1987 on ECM Records and subtitled \"The Feeling Of Strings\", this double album captures Jarrett in his most contemplative and delicate mode, creating music of remarkable beauty and subtlety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eUnlike the piano, the clavichord allows the player to control vibrato and dynamics through touch alone, and Jarrett exploits these possibilities throughout. The 19 pieces, simply numbered rather than titled, flow as a continuous meditation, each improvisation revealing different facets of the instrument's character. Some pieces are brief and introspective, others more developed and complex, but all share an intimacy that feels almost conversational, as if Jarrett is thinking aloud through the strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThis is music that rewards close, attentive listening. The clavichord's quiet voice and expressive range create an atmosphere that's both ancient and timeless, drawing on baroque traditions while remaining unmistakably contemporary in its improvisational freedom. Jarrett's melodic gift and harmonic sophistication shine through, even within the instrument's constraints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003ePresented in ECM's signature gatefold sleeve with Manfred Eicher's impeccable production, this US pressing captures the clavichord's delicate timbres with stunning clarity. For Jarrett devotees and those interested in the outer reaches of solo improvisation, \u003cem\u003eBook Of Ways\u003c\/em\u003e remains an essential and deeply rewarding listen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinyl\u003c\/b\u003e: EX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSleeve\u003c\/b\u003e: VG (8mm square section cut out from top left corner - see image)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur grading system explained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dpbg4u-d1.myshopify.com\/pages\/secondhand-grading-guide\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto is of the actual item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ECM Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42586046464059,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3203\/3339\/files\/IMG_4580.jpg?v=1761866566","url":"https:\/\/lushliferecords.com.au\/products\/keith-jarrett-book-of-ways-2lp-vinyl-gatefold","provider":"Lush Life Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}