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Shades is the fifth album on the Impulse label by jazz pianist Keith Jarrett. Originally released in 1976, it features performances by Jarrett’s ‘American Quartet’, which included Dewey Redman, Charlie Haden and Paul Motian with Guilherme Franco added on percussion.

Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars, stating, “Throughout, bassist Charlie Haden, drummer Paul Motian and percussionist Guilherme Franco keep the band’s juices flowing.”

Track listing
All compositions by Keith Jarrett
“Shades of Jazz” – 9:54
“Southern Smiles” – 7:52
“Rose Petals” – 8:56
“Diatribe” – 7:04

Personnel
Keith Jarrett – piano, wood drums, percussion
Dewey Redman – tenor saxophone, maracas, tambourine
Charlie Haden – bass
Paul Motian – drums, percussion
Guilherme Franco – percussion