Staircase - Keith Jarrett

Advantages: great audio guide, interactive
Disadvantages: taircase on first glance bit of a letdown, may not be good for repeat visiits

...When you think of historic English towns and cities you think instantly of places such as York, Chester and Bath. Stockport does not come to mind at all. Surely its just an industrial town near Manchester? Well no. It may not be in the same league as the other places mentioned but it does have a few historic gems that make it worth visiting such as the Tudor Bramhall, Hall, the Victorian market, the picturesque Chadkirk Chapel and their newest heritage attraction the Staircase House. You might be thinking ?Not another historic house with period rooms? . You may be right to an extent. However I feel the Staircase House has a couple of unique aspects that differentiates itself from other house type museums. The Staircase House was originally built as a merchant;s townhouse house dating from the seventeenth century. This is fairly unique... Read review

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Advantages: amazing piano improvisation
Disadvantages: not for people who don't appreciate improvisation

...One of the most respected pianists of our time, Keith Jarrett, gives with the "Koln concert" a good definition of what improvisation is. Innovation, creativity, the feeling of uncertainty. Keith Jarrett is the kind of pianist that emerged during the 60's deeply influenced by Bill Evans and got mixed up with all sorts of jazz styles: fusion, bop, funk, avant garde and even classical music. In this recording you can find all his musical influences, concentrated in an improvisational way, unfolding in front of your eyes, or maybe ears. The result is quite amazing, if you think that Keith Jarrett wnated to actually cancel this concert because the piano that he was provided with, was not of top quality. For people who love piano and moreover improvisation in general, this is certainly a priority choice.... Read review

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Advantages: very interesting, funny life.
Disadvantages: uncertainty behind some parts

...Having been a huge Who fan for a few years, I was excited to read this biography. Once read I was not disappointed. Moments of out loud laughter combined with intrigue and sadness. The author (Tony Fletcher) attempts to be impartial, attempting to separate the myth from the legend, which is no easy task with a character at extreme characters in modern times. Even his birth date is uncertain. The book describes key moments and some very very funny stories based on Fletchers research. Keith Moon is probably one of the most interesting people to live, given the money and fame to fulfil his lifestyle of excess. Excess being the key word in Keith's life, where everything including drink, drugs and jokes was over the top. Many famous friends of Keith participated in the book, giving frank and detailed interviews. Exceptions to those... Read review

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