Shades (Keith Jarrett album)

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.

Shades
Studio album by
Keith Jarrett
Released1976 [1]
Recorded1975, December 10–12
StudioGeneration Sound Studios, New York City (USA)
GenreJazz
Length33:46
LabelImpulse!
ProducerEsmond Edwards
Keith Jarrett chronology
Mysteries
(1975)		 Shades
(1976)		 The Survivors' Suite
(1976)
Keith Jarrett American Quartet chronology
Mysteries
(1975)		 Shades
(1975)		 The Survivors' Suite
(1976)

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.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars, stating, "Throughout, bassist Charlie Haden, drummer Paul Motian and percussionist Guilherme Franco keep the band's juices flowing.".[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide[3]

Track listing
All compositions by Keith Jarrett
  1. "Shades of Jazz" - 9:54
  2. "Southern Smiles" - 7:52
  3. "Rose Petals" - 8:56
  4. "Diatribe" - 7:04

Personnel

Technical Personnel

References
  1. Discogs Keith Jarrett: Shades accessed June 2020
  2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 15, 2011
  3. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 112. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
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