(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “San Lorenzo” (1978)
With this album, we have what many think of as the classic Pat Metheny Group sound.
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(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Sea Song” (1977)
“Sea Song,” while not bursting out in the style that would mature on the next Group release, did extend one of Metheny’s signatures, that of the long-form melodic story, introduced in fragments. You May Also Like: No related posts.
(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Suite: II. Legend Of The Fountain” (1977)
In a style that would fully bloom years later with the emergence of Pat’s Pikasso guitar, “Suite: II. Legends Of The Fountain” has Metheny spinning up beautiful melodies and arpeggios supported by deep pedal tones and artificial harmonics. You May Also Like: Pat Metheny Discovered Bold New Machine-Aided Freedoms WithRead More
(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Suite: I. Florida Greeting Song” (1977)
Pat Metheny has always held drummers and percussionists in high regard — the key components of an ensemble. Looking back at his career, it’s not hard too see the evidence You May Also Like: Why You Should Give Pat Metheny’s ‘Rejoicing’ Another Listen Pat Metheny, May 16, 2019: Shows I’llRead More
(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “River Quay” (1977)
Before Watercolors digs back into introspection (which I will get back to next week) we have River Quay, extending what appears to be the introduction of the sound of the Pat Metheny Group. You May Also Like: Why You Should Give Pat Metheny’s ‘Rejoicing’ Another Listen Pat Metheny, May 16,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, “Oasis” (1977)
“Oasis” provides a very early counterexample to the notion that the music of Pat Metheny tends toward lightweight fare, closer to new age or (worse) smooth jazz than anything from the “real” jazz tradition. You May Also Like: Pat Metheny – ‘MoonDial’ (2024) ‘Bright Size Life’ Gave Early Definition toRead More
(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Icefire” (1977)
For me, music that tends to freeze time also tends to be sparse. “Icefire” has that, with the chiming arpeggios, artificial harmonics, and plenty of space. This track reminds me of what Pat did at the opening of “Phase Dance.” You May Also Like: Pat Metheny, May 16, 2019: ShowsRead More
(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Watercolors” (1977)
A year after his auspicious debut, Pat Metheny returned to the ECM label with a lineup that’s very close to what would become the first incarnation of the Pat Metheny Group. You May Also Like: Why You Should Give Pat Metheny’s ‘Rejoicing’ Another Listen Pat Metheny, May 16, 2019: ShowsRead More
On Second Thought: Will Lee – Love, Gratitude and Other Distractions (2013)
I once read that the great acoustic bassist Ray Brown had appeared on more records than any other jazz sideman. If Will Lee doesn’t hold that distinction among electric bassists, than I’m at a loss as to who that might be. You May Also Like: Tom Tallitsch – Gratitude (2016)Read More
