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“When you're on stage you have a very strange knowledge of what the audience is. It isn't exactly a sound - it's a hum, like the streets.”

Quote by Keith Jarrett

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Born on May 8, 1945, Keith Jarrett is a renowned composer. His musical career began with keyboard instrument performance and gradually evolved into a versatile composer. Jarrett's musical style blends jazz, classical, and improvisational elements, winning the hearts of music fans worldwide. more

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