Keith Jarrett Life Between The Exit Signs

The tracks are quite influenced by the music of Ornette Coleman and Bill Evans, Jarrett having long been an admirer of both, Haden having played with Coleman (1959–60) and Motian having played with Evans (1959–64). "Margot" is an homage to Jarrett's wife.

"I have been asked to say something about the music in this album. I would like very much to do so; however, if there were words to express it, there would be no need for the music. I can speak for Paul, Charlie and myself on an extra-musical level (or a human one). The music is, after all, sincere, so do not question its meaning. What you feel or experience from it is what it is. It is no more and no less than that.
The exits involved are those which everyone is capable of utilizing. I hope they can be glimpsed through our music.
I must add a word about the recording session. It was done without any restrictions whatsoever on the music. Mr. Avakian (man of many worlds) supervised the recording but not one alteration in the music was made. I am extremely grateful for this."
Keith Jarrett