Despite the class something expressive weaker than "Vol. 1"

The material that Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette grossed studios to one and a half days in January 1983 in the Manhattan Power Station, enough for three LPs, one of which ("Changes") three original compositions Jarrett contains and generally has a different character than the standards-interpretations.
Also on "Standards, Vol. 2" there is a Jarrett-number, the opening track "So Tender" in bossa nova beat, but comes in the guise of a standard. This piece had a bit Jarrett "lateinamerikanisiert" stylistically and rhythmically already with his first trio with Paul Motian and Charlie Haden since 1969 in the repertoire and it was then the Brazilian Airto Moreira for his album "Free" from 1972. Remains of which can also be heard in this Studio version on "Standards, Vol. 2" and "So Tender" belongs therefore to the best pieces of the album. Also, the following, very soulful "Moon And Sand" (especially the outro) is a highlight of the plate. Then there is unfortunately often a bit too uniform sounding board before: "In Love In Vain", "Never Let Me Go" and "If I Should Lose You" are certainly good numbers, but somewhat predictable in their structure. Better the gentle closing number "I Fall In Love Too Easily" is then advised.
Overall, of course, despite the hangover, "Standards, Vol. 2" is a great record, but not quite as successful as the standards-interpretations first litter of Keith Jarrett Trio wonderful.