Events

Sun 23 February 2025

Köln Concert 50 Liverpool International Jazz Festival

To mark the 50th anniversary of Keith Jarrett’s iconic improvised Köln Concert, internationally acclaimed jazz pianist Dorian Ford recreates, reinterprets, and seeks to honour this remarkable work.

In a career profoundly influenced by Jarrett’s genius, Ford captures the same seamless blend of jazz improvisation and classical discipline.

“From the first note, it was clear that Ford was not merely playing the piano; he was telling a story, channeling the spirit of Jarrett while infusing his own unique flair.” (Winnie Wen, Performance China 21/8/24).

Ford crafts a musical experience that is not only faithful to the original but refreshingly contemporary; not just a re-enactment but a living tribute; an unforgettable celebration of the fusion of jazz and classical music. Köln Concert 50 honours the past while pushing the boundaries of what a piano performance can be, bringing fresh vitality to a timeless masterpiece.

“Ford’s effortless command of the piano was evident throughout the performance as he navigated the intricate passages with a grace that belied the complexity of the music.”(Winnie Wen, Performance China 21/8/24).

Time: 1pm
Venue: The Capstone Theatre, Liverpool Hope University Creative Campus
Address:

17 Shaw Street
Liverpool
L6 1HP

Phone: 0151 291 3000
Tickets: £11 from the above web address
Thu 15 May 2025

Köln Concert 50 Leicester Jazzhouse

To mark the 50th anniversary of Keith Jarrett’s iconic improvised Köln Concert, internationally acclaimed jazz pianist Dorian Ford recreates, reinterprets, and seeks to honour this remarkable work.

In a career profoundly influenced by Jarrett’s genius, Ford captures the same seamless blend of jazz improvisation and classical discipline.

“From the first note, it was clear that Ford was not merely playing the piano; he was telling a story, channeling the spirit of Jarrett while infusing his own unique flair.” (Winnie Wen, Performance China 21/8/24).

Ford crafts a musical experience that is not only faithful to the original but refreshingly contemporary; not just a re-enactment but a living tribute; an unforgettable celebration of the fusion of jazz and classical music. Köln Concert 50 honours the past while pushing the boundaries of what a piano performance can be, bringing fresh vitality to a timeless masterpiece.

“Ford’s effortless command of the piano was evident throughout the performance as he navigated the intricate passages with a grace that belied the complexity of the music.”(Winnie Wen, Performance China 21/8/24).

Time: TBC
Venue: Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester
Address:

University of Leicester, Lancaster Rd, Leicester LE1 7HA

Phone: 0116 252 2455
Tickets: TBC - forthcoming ticket information from the above web address