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Pat Metheny
He's just appeared at the Detroit Jazz Festival. But the upload sound quality is rubbish.
So I'll give you an example of this talented guitar player. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xUBvCWJxBY |
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When i started to become interested in jazz music (around 1986 i think), one of the first albums that i bought (on tape cassette!) was an album called Song X by Ornette Coleman & Pat Metheny & at the time i thought it was unlistenable; so i decided that i didn't like it, & i haven't listened to much of Pat's music since, & i'm not familiar with his discography.
Just had a look on youtube for some of his music, & i don't like The Pat Metheny Group; I think that his solo acoustic guitar albums are pleasant enough to listen to, but are one tempo only (slow), & i could find them a bit monotonous after 3 or 4 tracks. I like his duets with Jim Hall though; Here they are playing All The Things You Are: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuaD9yG4Fdw I like his duets with bassist Charlie Haden too; This is The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHLY5VHQEek I also like the albums he made with pianist Brad Mehldau; Here's Don't Wait: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LFstR95xEc I like his work with Gary Burton as well; This is the tune Olhos De Gato from the Seoul Jazz Festival 2011: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rsj3yebGBvI So overall, much of his music isn't to my taste, but he is versatile imo, & i like some of his music, though i don't think i'd buy any of his albums (with the exception of the Brad Mehldau group though). |
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When i started to become interested in jazz music (around 1986 i think), one of the first albums that i bought (on tape cassette!) was an album called Song X by Ornette Coleman & Pat Metheny & at the time i thought it was unlistenable; so i decided that i didn't like it, & i haven't listened to much of Pat's music since, & i'm not familiar with his discography.
Just had a look on youtube for some of his music, & i don't like The Pat Metheny Group; I think that his solo acoustic guitar albums are pleasant enough to listen to, but are one tempo only (slow), & i could find them a bit monotonous after 3 or 4 tracks. I like his duets with Jim Hall though; Here they are playing All The Things You Are: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuaD9yG4Fdw I like his duets with bassist Charlie Haden too; This is The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHLY5VHQEek I also like the albums he made with pianist Brad Mehldal; Here's Don't Wait: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LFstR95xEc I like his work with Gary Burton as well; This is the tune Olhos De Gato from the Seoul Jazz Festival 2011: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rsj3yebGBvI So overall, much of his music isn't to my taste, but he is versatile imo, & i like some of his music, though i don't think i'd buy any of his albums. I just post stuff that comes to my notice that might have some appeal, for a change, rather than the diet of contemporary pop that dominates this board. That's not a criticism, it's because those who are interested in it (and I'll accept some of it is good), dominate this board by their sheer numbers. So many people "pigeon-hole" themselves when it comes to music, when there's so much more out there, but this has always been the case. |
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I wouldn't buy any of his albums either, though I did like some of those in the link I quoted.
I just post stuff that comes to my notice that might have some appeal, for a change, rather than the diet of contemporary pop that dominates this board. That's not a criticism, it's because those who are interested in it (and I'll accept some of it is good), dominate this board by their sheer numbers. So many people "pigeon-hole" themselves when it comes to music, when there's so much more out there, but this has always been the case. Yes i agree, it's nice to hear something different, & there are some hidden gems to be found, even from musicians that may not appeal on a first listen. |
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"G" couldn't hold a candle to Grover. He could play tenor, alto and soprano. I have among others of his, this CD. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHjb-oN-IA8 |
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I've just read that bit about Pat Metheny in your previous post. He mentioned Kenny G playing with Jeff Lorber. Now I really like Lorber's funk keyboard playing. (It's Warren Hill on alto, not Kenny G. on this CD I have). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frMQ...BqsuTmc4zhOvXL |
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