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Keith Jarrett Popular Song Rankings [2025]
Keith Jarrett is known for his distinctive groans and semi-crouched posture while playing, yet his performances are lyrical and delicate.
Not only his original compositions, but even jazz standards become his own when he plays them.
Here, we’ve compiled a ranking of Keith Jarrett’s popular songs.
Keith Jarrett Popular Song Rankings [2025]
CountryKeith Jarrett1rank/position
It’s a piece composed by Keith Jarrett, included on his 1987 album My Song.
Rather than a jazz standard, it feels more like earthy pop, showing a different side of Jarrett.
I imagine many of his fans are quite fond of this track.
My Back PagesKeith Jarrett2rank/position
This is a track from Keith Jarrett’s 1969 live album “Somewhere Before,” and it’s his rendition of a song originally released by Bob Dylan in 1964.
Jazz albums sometimes feature pieces from other genres, and among them, this one can surely be called a deeply moving masterpiece.
Over the RainbowKeith Jarrett3rank/position
This song is extraordinarily famous as one of the numbers from The Wizard of Oz.
It’s also a well-known jazz standard, and thanks to Keith Jarrett’s solo performance, it may have become widely recognized as a piece of piano jazz.
The simple melody is enriched by jazz-specific harmonies, which further enhance its appeal.
When You Wish Upon a StarKeith Jarrett4rank/position
Although this song was created as the theme for Disney’s 1940 film Pinocchio and isn’t a Christmas song per se, its charming melody and star-related theme make it a popular choice for performances during the holiday season.
In Sweden and Norway, it has actually become a Christmas song, said to be about the Star of Bethlehem.
While it’s originally a ballad, versions played in triple meter—à la Keith Jarrett—also give it a lovely, Christmas-like feel.
New RagKeith Jarrett5rank/position
“New Rag” is a track included on American jazz pianist Keith Jarrett’s 1968 release Somewhere Before.
The piece was released under the Keith Jarrett Trio name, and the three-person ensemble is incredibly cool.
In particular, Jarrett’s piano stands out with phrases that make full use of silence.
Rather than cramming in too many notes, the melodies blend into the overall atmosphere of the piece and seem to melt seamlessly into your body.
be my love.Keith Jarrett6rank/position
Keith Jarrett’s comeback album after taking a break from performing due to chronic fatigue syndrome.
The performance feels singularly focused on conveying the beauty of melody in a simple, unadorned way.
It’s a moody, sophisticated piece for adults.
For All We KnowKeith Jarrett & Charlie Haden7rank/position
A perfect piece for this winter.
The gently resonant piano tones in the quiet and the soft, flowing bass wrap your heart in warmth.
Featured on the 2010 album “Jasmine,” this work is a gem of a duo performance by two masters of the jazz world.
While it conveys a sense of parting and uncertainty about the future, it carries a message to cherish the present moment.
It’s a recommended track for long winter nights—whether you want to be alone with your thoughts or spend quiet time with someone special.
A masterful performance that will resonate not only with jazz fans but with anyone who appreciates tranquil music.