Expectations is a double album by Keith Jarrett, released in 1972 on Columbia Records. It was recorded in February of that year at A&R Studios in New York, produced by George Avakian. The album marks a transition in Jarrett's career, blending jazz, rock, and classical music.
The album features an expanded band including Dewey Redman, Sam Brown, Charlie Haden, Paul Motian, and Airto Moreira, among others. The compositions are eclectic, ranging from chamber pieces to free improvisations, reflecting Jarrett's versatility as a pianist and composer.
Although not an immediate commercial success, Expectations is considered a seminal work that anticipates Jarrett's style in the following years. Critics have highlighted its ambition and the quality of the performances, especially on tracks like 'Roussillon' and 'Bring Back the Time When (If)'. The album was reissued on CD by Columbia in 1992.