Pat Metheny

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While Brazilian music had captured Pat Metheny's attention since the '70s, he placed an especially strong emphasis on Brazilian elements in the late '80s. A master of uniting seemingly disparate elements as a cohesive whole, the imaginative guitarist effectively combines Brazilian-influenced harmonies and rhythm with jazz, folk, and pop elements on "So May It Secretly Begin," "Third Wind," "Minuano (Six Eight)," and other celebrated gems included on Still Life (Talking). The Brazilian leanings are put aside on one of Metheny's most unique offerings ever, "Last Train Home," which boasts a charming Western theme that brings to mind a peaceful journey across the Arizona desert. That may not sound like the description of a jazz piece, but then, making the unlikely a reality is among Metheny's many admirable qualities.

PERSONNEL:

• Pat Metheny - acoustic & eletric guitar
• Lyle Mays - piano, keyboard
• Steve Rodby - bass
• Paul Wertico - drums
• Armando Marcal - percussion, vocals
• David Blamires, Mark Ledford - vocals

Recorded March/April 1987 at Power Station, New York

TRACKS:

• 01. Minuano (Six Eight)
• 02. So May It Secretly Begin
• 03. Last Train Home
• 04. (It's Just) Talk
• 05. Third Wind
• 06. Distance
• 07. In Her Family