Film 'Köln 75' chronicles teenager who booked Keith Jarrett's legendary concert
A new film titled 'Köln 75' tells the story of Vera Brandes, who at age 18 in 1975 booked pianist Keith Jarrett for a concert in Cologne, Germany. The performance, held at the Cologne Opera House, became one of the most famous in jazz history, resulting in the best-selling solo jazz album of all time, 'The Köln Concert'. Brandes, then a music promoter, convinced Jarrett to perform despite his exhaustion and a faulty piano. The movie explores her role in organizing the event and the lasting impact of that night.
Key facts
- Vera Brandes was 18 years old when she booked Keith Jarrett for a concert in Cologne.
- The concert took place in 1975 at the Cologne Opera House.
- The performance resulted in the album 'The Köln Concert', the best-selling solo jazz album.
- A new film titled 'Köln 75' chronicles Brandes' role in organizing the event.
- Jarrett performed despite exhaustion and a faulty piano.
- The concert is considered one of the most legendary in jazz history.
- Brandes was a music promoter at the time.
- The film is released by the Financial Times as per the source URL.
Entities
Artists
- Keith Jarrett
- Vera Brandes
Institutions
- Cologne Opera House
- Financial Times
Locations
- Cologne
- Germany