Is there another contemporary jazz group anywhere in the world that utilizes sonic textures as well as the Pat Metheny Group? With each recording the range of soundscapes develops further. It boggles the mind, actually.
Perhaps more amazing is the freshness with which Pat improvises. Among contemporary jazz guitarists, his improvised lines demonstrate some of the best use of tension and release heard anywhere. The group provides an extraordinary vehicle for Pat's mesmerizing musicality, and one that is unmatched in the history of the form. A truly fantastic group. Check out this fantastic clip from The Way Up:
If you are new to the Pat Metheny Group, here are some of their classic recordings to check out:
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Perhaps more amazing is the freshness with which Pat improvises. Among contemporary jazz guitarists, his improvised lines demonstrate some of the best use of tension and release heard anywhere. The group provides an extraordinary vehicle for Pat's mesmerizing musicality, and one that is unmatched in the history of the form. A truly fantastic group. Check out this fantastic clip from The Way Up:
If you are new to the Pat Metheny Group, here are some of their classic recordings to check out:
Still Life (Talking)
Letter From Home
We Live Here
The Road To You (Live)
The Way Up
Each one of these recordings is amazing, and this is essential material for anyone interested in contemporary music. Leave me a comment and let me know what some of your favorite Pat Metheny recordings are.
If you want to learn to play like Pat Metheny, check out Morten Faerestrand's lessons (he's incredible, too):
If you want to learn to play like Pat Metheny, check out Morten Faerestrand's lessons (he's incredible, too):
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