Things get a little too cute at times; the audible groans and grunts, even through the prettiest songs, sound more like indigestion than intensity. Moreover, "The Way You Look Tonight" here lacks the jauntiness of Errol Garner's version. But Jarrett's consistent dives from introspective, near-classical playing deep into be-bop groove, plus tight ensemble playing (Peacock and Jarrett toe-to-toe on an airy "Falling In Love With Love," a fine version of Nat Adderly's "The Old Country," DiJohnnette's popping drum solos throughout) wins the day. A fine album for those just beginning to enjoy Jarrett or jazz piano in general.


What's with all the yowling?   June 29, 2003
4 out of 23 found this review helpful

Amazing jazz but would be much better without all the yowling (is he okay?). Because yowling seems to be part of the Keith Jarrett jazz experience this was my first and last Keith Jarrett purchase. Check out something by Bill Evans. Make the yowling stop! Please!


starlights   December 28, 1999
dr. volker reichert (germany)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

so far i am interested in good music and in fact in a good sound..... this album matches both, recorded in 1985 it is still a milestone in interpretation, musicality and not at least in sound... probably the best version of stella by starlight a great album