KEITH JARRETT
and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Updated:    Sept. 29, 2000

NOTE: Keith Jarrett's official statement about his illness will soon appear on this page, probably before Oct. 7.

JARRETT AND CFS                JARRETT AND HIS MUSIC

Keith Jarrett has been hailed as being one of the most gifted musicians of our time, known primarily for jazz and classical piano. In the late 1990s Jarrett's career was been interrupted by an illness identified as chronic fatigue syndrome. More recently he has stated that he has tested positive for chlamydia pneumoniae.

Below are links to discussions of Jarrett's illness, and to general resources about Jarrett and his music.

RESOURCES THAT INCLUDE
DISCUSSIONS OF JARRETT'S ILLNESS

  • Review and interview in UK's Guardian newspaper on the soon-to-be-released CD "Whisper Not" -- July 21, 2000

  • Fresh Air radio interview -- Sept. 11, 2000
  • Description, and link to RealAudio file
  • Written transcript

  • The "Fighting Illness" section of Lynn David Newton's biographical essay of Jarrett

  • L.A. Times, Feb. 23, 1999 -- interview

  • N.Y. Times, Nov. 8, 1998 -- interview

  • L.A. Times, Feb. 27, 1999 -- concert review

  • San Francisco Chronicle, Feb, 28, 1999 -- concert review

    Thanks to the following people for alerting us to these resources: Kathleen Houghton, Lotus Point, Richard Bozanich, Rachel Stein, Ron Polsley, Eric Anderson, Jan van Roijen, and Dayle Ann.

    GENERAL RESOURCES ABOUT
    JARRETT AND HIS MUSIC

  • CDNOW short biography of Keith Jarrett

  • Keith Jarrett: A Sketch of His Life and Work , by Lynn David Newton

  • Olivier's Keith Jarrett Page

  • ECM Records:
  • Discography
  • Biography

  • Keith Jarrett - Links

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