For the first half of this track, the Pat Metheny group blurs the line between composition and improvisation, a trait I admire in any jazz group. You May Also Like: Pat Metheny, May 16, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget Why You Should Give Pat Metheny’s ‘Rejoicing’ Another Listen Why PatRead More
I had my thoughts all in a row, ready to wax prophetic about the 40th anniversary of Springsteen’s The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle. You May Also Like: No related posts.
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Back in the middle of the years when so-called Classic Rock was born, our perceptions of rock stars was somewhat different than today. They seemed larger than life; dangerous, even. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Composer Alvin Lucier‘s fascination with acoustics and resonance is well-documented. You May Also Like: ‘The Beatles and ‘Sgt. Pepper’: A Fans’ Perspective,’ by Bruce Spizer (2017): Books
When the fans start talking about what’s next on the Springsteen horizon, there’s usually somebody who will bring up the idea of Bruce doing a country album. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’
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After an opening that manages to be sparse and yet unresolved, “Jaco” transitions into the first (only?) track on this album structured to feature rounds of solos in a more traditional jazz fashion. You May Also Like: ‘Bright Size Life’ Gave Early Definition to Pat Metheny’s Incredible Career Pat MethenyRead More
