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(1977 – present)
The Pat Metheny Group is a jazz group founded in 1977 known for their consistently recognizable yet eclectic sound, fusing elements of new jazz, fusion, heartland folk, Latin and other international styles. The music ranges from highly refined melodic and rhythmic excursions to lyrical tone poems, to avant-garde textures, and much more.
Core members of the group are guitarist and leader Pat Metheny, keyboard player and pianist Lyle Mays, and bassist Steve Rodby, who joined in 1980. The group has had many additional personnel come and go over the years. Drummer Paul Wertico was a long lasting member of the group, whose tenure lasted from 1983 until 2001. The current members are Pat Metheny (guitars), Lyle Mays (piano and keyboards), Steve Rodby (double bass, electric bass), Antonio Sanchez (drums), Cuong Vu (trumpet), Grégoire Maret (harmonica, percussion, vocals) and Nando Lauria (guitar, percussion, vocals).
Founder Pat Metheny came onto the jazz fusion scene in the mid-1970s with a pair of solo albums; the latter of these, 1977’s Watercolors, featured keyboard player Lyle Mays. Metheny’s follow-up album formalized this arrangement, featuring several songs co-written with Mays; the album was released as the self-titled Pat Metheny Group on the ECM record label. The second group album, American Garage (1980), was a breakout hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Jazz chart and crossing over onto the pop charts as well, largely on the strength of the up-tempo opening track “(Cross the) Heartland” which would become a signature tune for the group.
Core members of the group are guitarist and leader Pat Metheny, keyboard player and pianist Lyle Mays, and bassist Steve Rodby, who joined in 1980. The group has had many additional personnel come and go over the years. Drummer Paul Wertico was a long lasting member of the group, whose tenure lasted from 1983 until 2001. The current members are Pat Metheny (guitars), Lyle Mays (piano and keyboards), Steve Rodby (double bass, electric bass), Antonio Sanchez (drums), Cuong Vu (trumpet), Grégoire Maret (harmonica, percussion, vocals) and Nando Lauria (guitar, percussion, vocals).
Founder Pat Metheny came onto the jazz fusion scene in the mid-1970s with a pair of solo albums; the latter of these, 1977’s Watercolors, featured keyboard player Lyle Mays. Metheny’s follow-up album formalized this arrangement, featuring several songs co-written with Mays; the album was released as the self-titled Pat Metheny Group on the ECM record label. The second group album, American Garage (1980), was a breakout hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Jazz chart and crossing over onto the pop charts as well, largely on the strength of the up-tempo opening track “(Cross the) Heartland” which would become a signature tune for the group.
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Letter From Home
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The Way Up
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jneto_dr wrote:
Sorry for spamming, but Sixun also it's an excellent fusion band. Their music are so unique. Please check them out. Sorry my english....
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Jamesismynamo wrote:
Apparently liking Pat Metheny is a n00b thing to do. I however, know little of the subject and only have one of his albums
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landerfm wrote:
I STILL VOTE FOR PAT AS THE BEST JAZZ PLAYER AROUND, INTELLIGENT MUSIC WITH A TOUCH OF GREATNESS
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doctorjmo wrote:
love!!
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jump29 wrote:
best fusion artist!
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knezova wrote:
see ya in croatia =)
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Amidlo wrote:
The Road to You album is one of their most magic and beautiful stuff! pure musical poetry! i recommend this deeply to all of you, check it out!
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EvilAishling wrote:
I bought Letter From Home in a thrift store eons ago, having no idea what I was getting. I'm blessed with buying alums on whim and them being wonderful. This was yet another wonderful find!
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ugoferx wrote:
the best in the story of music
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donato_roque wrote:
I prefer their brazillian flavored tracks. Great Band. The innovation is unequaled.
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Mutanteakordeon wrote:
Only i can say.....THE BEST
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dardar227 wrote:
A living legend and the reigning King of Jazz. I can't say anymore that hasn't already been said about the genius and talent of Pat Metheny and his greater than great players. I've seen them live and all were so nice, especially Pat, Lyle and Steve who went out of their way to sign my autograph. These guys live and breath their music and appreciate their fans as we do them.
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fiverings37 wrote:
As it is live is EPIC!!
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YOMOTHAINLAW wrote:
quartet is pretty cool
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nat2011 wrote:
in a word: INNOVATION!
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pitrafilla wrote:
maravilla de las maravillas. buenisismo, muy buen tema.
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mybluebox wrote:
First heard the group in 1979 while riding in a jeep with the top down. It doesn't get much better than that. Jim
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DavidBG16 wrote:
the way up is a masterpiece!
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melvinspil wrote:
some of these works are just to damn strange for me, but still, i am going to his concert this summer :D
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