‘Bright Size Life’ Gave Early Definition to Pat Metheny’s Incredible Career
In the 45 years since Pat Metheny’s debut album arrived, I haven’t gone many weeks (if even days) without listening. Yet there are still new revelations.
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Joni Mitchell’s ‘Dry Cleaner From Des Moines,’ ‘Crazy Cries of Love’ + Others: Gimme Five
Here’s a look back at a handful of gems from Joni Mitchell, including an intriguing demo from the 50th anniversary reissue package for 1971’s ‘Blue.’
S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2014 (Part 4 of 4, Fusion Jazz): Nels Cline Singers, Jaco Pastorius, Elizabeth Shepherd
S. Victor Aaron picks the best of 2014’s fusion jazz, including Nels Cline Singers, Jaco Pastorius, Elizabeth Shepherd and others.
S. Victor Aaron’s Mid-Year Best of 2014 (Fusion Jazz): Nels Cline Singers, Medeski Martin & Wood, Jaco Pastorius
Everything from ambient post-rock to improvisational, to scattered rock-jazz.
Jaco Pastorius – Modern American Music…Period! The Criteria Sessions (2014)
With precious few recordings prior to his staggering, self-titled 1976 debut, Jaco Pastorius’ Modern American Music…Period! The Criteria Sessions is a set of demos that, for once, really do matter and matter a lot. You May Also Like: Gerry Gibbs & Thrasher People – Weather Or Not (2017) David Sancious:Read More
(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Lakes” (1977)
It’s not a constant presence on this album, but as mentioned when we discussed the title track on Watercolors, what would become the sound of “The Group” begins to establish itself. You May Also Like: Pat Metheny, May 16, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget Pat Metheny, “You Are” from ‘FromRead More
(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Round Trip / Broadway Blues” (1976)
Bright Size Life concludes with Pat finally tipping his hand on his love for Ornette Coleman. You May Also Like: ‘Bright Size Life’ Gave Early Definition to Pat Metheny’s Incredible Career Why You Should Give Pat Metheny’s ‘Rejoicing’ Another Listen The Knack – ‘Round Trip’ (1981): Forgotten Series
(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Omaha Celebration” (1976)
Last week I said that Unquity Road came the closest to what we think of as a traditional jazz tune. With “Omaha Celebration,” we might as well conclude that this particular trio is just not going to approach “normal.” You May Also Like: ‘Bright Size Life’ Gave Early Definition toRead More
(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Unquity Road” (1976)
Here we almost have a traditional jazz tune with the head being played followed by the expected improvisations. But on “Unquity Road,” Pat and Jaco work in a kind of near-unison. You May Also Like: ‘Bright Size Life’ Gave Early Definition to Pat Metheny’s Incredible Career Pat Metheny, “Road toRead More
(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Midwestern Nights Dream” (1976)
The key to “Midwestern Nights Dream” lies in the introspective introduction. In fact, its first two chords. They create a quiet, descending arc that when expanded upon gives a sense of falling. You May Also Like: ‘Bright Size Life’ Gave Early Definition to Pat Metheny’s Incredible Career Pat Metheny –Read More
