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Hey, this is Justin Richmond, host of Broken Record.

We're going on a short hiatus for the holidays, but we'll be back January 28th.

And guess what?

We're going weekly in 2020.

Super excited, and trust me when I say we have some great shows coming up for you guys.

But while you're waiting, we wanted to give you a chance to check out another great show from Pushkin Industries.

It's called Costnery Tales, and it's hosted by Tim Hartford, who hosts some great shows for the BBC.

In the episode you're about to hear, Tim explores a pivotal performance by one of the great jazz improvisers of all time.

Pianist Keep Jair.

His solo live shows are known to be among the best concert performances ever.

None of them are ever the same.

His shows are so special that I remember spending an entire paycheck when I was only 16 to catch him in downtown LA, in those worth every last cent.

But in order for him to walk out on stage and improvise, he needs conditions to be perfect.

He's an notorious control freak who demands complete quiet from his audiences.

No talking, coffee, and walking tour from the bathroom just complete attention to the music.

Meanwhile, Jair's most famous recording comes from a show where nothing was right.

So why was this concert that should have been terrible one of the best of his career?

That's Tim's starting point.

But his quest for an answer leads us to David Bowen, producer Brian Eno.

You'll want to hear this episode, believe me. Here's Tim Hartford.

As the night draws in and the fire blazes on the hearth, we warn the children by telling them stories.

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