Keith Jarrett + Charlie Haden – ‘Last Dance’ (2014)
Though Charlie Haden is battling polio, he meets an old friend at their peak capacity.
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(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Pretty Scattered” (1980)
Sometimes, it’s all about Ornette. On the whole, 80/81 comfortably visits “out” material and more straight ahead jazz, with a healthy introduction to Pat’s idea of “folk jazz.” Some of the glue that holds all of this together is the influence of Ornette Coleman. You May Also Like: Why YouRead More
(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Open” (1980)
There are many reasons to look wistfully back at this ensemble, thinking of how great it would have been to see them perform live. That list is tops out with “Open.” You May Also Like: Pat Metheny, May 16, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget How ‘Wish’ Scuffed Up Joshua Redman’sRead More
(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Turnaround” (1980)
Like a lot of young guys growing up in the 70s, I fell in love with the electric guitar. I didn’t get my first instrument until my late teens and really didn’t start playing in earnest until my early 20s. You May Also Like: Why You Should Give Pat Metheny’sRead More
(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “The Bat” (1980)
A fairly traditional jazz ballad, “The Bat” tells its tale in a slightly unconventional way. You May Also Like: ‘Bright Size Life’ Gave Early Definition to Pat Metheny’s Incredible Career Pat Metheny, May 16, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget Pat Metheny – ‘MoonDial’ (2024)
(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “80/81 ” (1980)
Even though Bright Size Life contains a lot of elements of traditional jazz, it wasn’t until Metheny brought saxophones to the mix that it felt as though his version of the tradition was being presented. You May Also Like: How ‘Wish’ Scuffed Up Joshua Redman’s Initial Melodicism Pat Metheny, MayRead More
(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Two Folk Songs” (1980)
I have to admit that intellectually, I was not prepared for 80/81. I had not yet listened to enough jazz music. American Garage, First Circle, Kind of Blue and Weather Report’s 8:30 rounded out nearly my entire listening discography. It just wasn’t enough. And even when I finally took theRead More
WTF?! Wednesdays: Yoko Ono with Ornette Coleman, “AOS” (1968)
She’s one of the world’s most famous avant-garde performers of all time, not so much because of her works but because of who became her soulmate. You May Also Like: The ‘Mind Games’ Song That Pointed to John Lennon’s Reunion With Yoko Ono
Paul Motian – Paul Motian ECM box set (2013)
By the time Paul Motian had passed away in November of 2011, he had established a legacy that reaches far beyond a couple of historical evenings at the Village Vanguard in late June of 1961. But becoming known as something much more than Bill Evans’ drummer within arguably jazz’s greatestRead More
‘I want to play bass again; it’s why I live’: Charlie Haden’s brave fight through a second bout of polio
Charlie Haden has been stricken a second time by polio symptoms, focusing the legendary jazz bassist off the road. He’ll receive a Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday before the Grammys, but is unsure if he will be able to speak for long. You May Also Like: No related posts.
