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American jazz and classical pianist renowned for his solo improvisations and influential Standards Trio.Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Jarrett displayed prodigious talent early, performing Mozart at Carnegie Hall at age 17. After studies at Berklee College of Music, he joined Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers (1965), Charles Lloyd Quartet (1966-1968), and Miles Davis' fusion band (1969-1971). His solo career peaked with the legendary Köln Concert (1975), the best-selling solo piano album in history. Co-led the Standards Trio with Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette for 30+ years. Won multiple Grammys and Denmark's Léonie Sonning Music Prize.

• The Köln Concert was recorded under extreme conditions: Jarrett arrived sleep-deprived to find an unsuitable, poorly maintained piano. He improvised the entire concert, creating a landmark album that sold over 3.5 million copies.
• Jarrett battled chronic fatigue syndrome in the 1990s, canceling performances for nearly two years. His return in 1998 was hailed as a major musical event.
• Known for perfectionism, Jarrett frequently stopped performances to admonish audiences for coughing or photography. He once walked offstage in Italy due to flashing cameras.
• Suffered two strokes in 2018 that paralyzed his left side, ending his performing career. Died in 2023 from complications of the strokes at age 77 (confirmed by ECM Records).