Pat Metheny Trio List Price: $18.98
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Track Listing
1. Son Of Thirteen
2. At Last You're Here
3. Let's Move
4. Snova
5. Calvin's Keys
6. Is This America?
7. When We Were Free
8. Dreaming Trees
9. The Red One
10. Day Trip
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #107 in Music
- Released on: 2008-01-29
- Number of discs: 1
- Amazon Sales Rank: #107 in Music
- Released on: 2008-01-29
- Number of discs: 1
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Customer Reviews
Gooood Listening!
Mr. Metheny has managed to do it again. He has produced a CD full of good Jazz with a sound that reflects some of the Jazz greats. He did it all with real musical instruments, none of that synthetic junk which seems to dominate the music world today.
As always his love affair with his Genre and that guitar really shines through, with timing next to none. His accompanists, are all to be comended for a job well done.
Included is a track which seems to be a protest of the condition of America today, "Is This America," and the equally lamenting "When We Were Free." Some might dispute, but I am guessing this is his protest, and statement. All in all this is a good addition to any Jazz lover's collection. Happy listening.
a trip worth taking
the new pat metheny day trip cd is a nice work worth investing in, there is a new rendition of when we were free that is enticing, i went to see this trio back in october of 07 in glen ellyn illinois, the show was great pat always steps it up in live performances , at last your here is a sweet subtle tune ,lets move kicks it up a little, if your a pat metheny fan there is no need for anyone to sell you this cd you will buy it yourself all i can say is for new fans if your into jazz trios with imagination this should fit the bill, as for the reviews about the same old thing there were several moments i was astounded by different twist and turns of creativity within every song so i dispute that, listen for yourself id tell you to enjoy but im not worried about that is almost guaranteed pat metheny on guitar, christian mcbride on bass, after seeing chris live i was floored, antonio sanchez,on drums a jack dejohnette with the energy of a thirty something never a dull moment during this trip
the new pat metheny day trip cd is a nice work worth investing in, there is a new rendition of when we were free that is enticing, i went to see this trio back in october of 07 in glen ellyn illinois, the show was great pat always steps it up in live performances , at last your here is a sweet subtle tune ,lets move kicks it up a little, if your a pat metheny fan there is no need for anyone to sell you this cd you will buy it yourself all i can say is for new fans if your into jazz trios with imagination this should fit the bill, as for the reviews about the same old thing there were several moments i was astounded by different twist and turns of creativity within every song so i dispute that, listen for yourself id tell you to enjoy but im not worried about that is almost guaranteed pat metheny on guitar, christian mcbride on bass, after seeing chris live i was floored, antonio sanchez,on drums a jack dejohnette with the energy of a thirty something never a dull moment during this trip
Simply outstanding
Yes, I'm an ardent Metheny fan but for many years have much preferred his Group efforts to his solo or Trio projects. Generally I found his Trio records with Grenadier & Stewart to be technically excellent but a little lacking in colour & soul and I think the two Metheny/Mehldau projects shone in patches but also occasionally evidenced a lack of real empathy between the main protagonists & sometimes lapsed into formulaics. What hits you square between the eyes on this disc is the warmth of Pat's guitar tone, his amazing telepathy & synergy with his rhythm section &, finally Sanchez' utter "completeness" as a percussionist (sorry, but this guy ain't just a "drummer", he's the complete rhythm colourist). As for the tunes themselves, they are generally down-tempo (which makes the many intra-tune mood & rhythm changes even MORE glorious) & although not instantly "memorable" I can almost guarantee most will seep into your psyche after a few listens. A brief track by track overview:- Son of Thirteen: a decent opener, albeit without a memorable "hook" & perhaps a little too much of Pat's trademark "runs" before he virtually stops on a dime to comp behind a shimmering Sanchez "solo" which is well worth the wait & definitely "steals" the tune! At last you're here: Excellent piece worthy of repeated listens; Pat shows off a number of tricks in the jazz guitarist's armoury here (including a fantastic progression from single notes to chords which gave me goosebumps on the first listen!) plus a stunning solo from McBride with Sanchez again brilliant. Let's move: as the title implies, probably the most "straight-ahead" tune & perhaps my least favourite for that; rhythmically & technically excellent solo from McBride. Snova: an underlying bossa nova beat (as the title suggests) & if you close your eyes you can almost imagine the warmth of Pat's guitar tone carrying you with him across the dance floor before the bassman tries to cut in! Incredibly evocative & romantic. Calvin's Keys: great groove, reminiscent of early swing bands at first but then, by turns, funky, light-hearted & playful. I reckon they must have had great fun with this tune on tour. Listen to Sanchez' subtle & almost ever-constant rhythm changes underneath. Easily one of my favourites here. Is this America? (katrina 2005): Stunning & heart-rendering acoustic piece with a gorgeous bowed bass solo by McBride. Totally compelling listening & even though I'm not even American, still brings a tear to my eye after several listens. (Enough said). When we were free: I'm a very harsh critic of artists re-interpreting their own material on studio discs; this is undoubtedly a great tune (& I must say seems to flow-on quite naturally from "katrina") but the original (on PMG's "Quartet") was perfectly fine & although this version is thoroughly enjoyable, I don't think it fully justifies the exclusion of a "new" piece (although Sanchez does his very best to try & sway my opinion towards the end!) Dreaming Trees: only problem with this acoustic track is that whereas "Is this America?" is 10 out of 10, this is only 9.5!. Another great solo from McBride. The Red One: Same opening comment as for "When we were free" except here I guess Pat's doing all the guitar work himself without Sco beside him. The middle section here is significantly altered from the original (almost a reggae feel actually) & this, plus the fact that it adds a nice contrast to the other material on this disc I makes it worthy of inclusion (just!). Day Trip: fine but kind of sterile (dare I say "formulaic") when compared to what's gone before. In conlusion, despite my nit-picking on individual tunes here is a master at the top of his form, accompanied by a simply outstanding rhythm section (with apologies to Bill S & Larry G). Quite possibly this is the best guitar trio disc ever, not to be missed & easily 5 stars!!
Yes, I'm an ardent Metheny fan but for many years have much preferred his Group efforts to his solo or Trio projects. Generally I found his Trio records with Grenadier & Stewart to be technically excellent but a little lacking in colour & soul and I think the two Metheny/Mehldau projects shone in patches but also occasionally evidenced a lack of real empathy between the main protagonists & sometimes lapsed into formulaics. What hits you square between the eyes on this disc is the warmth of Pat's guitar tone, his amazing telepathy & synergy with his rhythm section &, finally Sanchez' utter "completeness" as a percussionist (sorry, but this guy ain't just a "drummer", he's the complete rhythm colourist). As for the tunes themselves, they are generally down-tempo (which makes the many intra-tune mood & rhythm changes even MORE glorious) & although not instantly "memorable" I can almost guarantee most will seep into your psyche after a few listens. A brief track by track overview:- Son of Thirteen: a decent opener, albeit without a memorable "hook" & perhaps a little too much of Pat's trademark "runs" before he virtually stops on a dime to comp behind a shimmering Sanchez "solo" which is well worth the wait & definitely "steals" the tune! At last you're here: Excellent piece worthy of repeated listens; Pat shows off a number of tricks in the jazz guitarist's armoury here (including a fantastic progression from single notes to chords which gave me goosebumps on the first listen!) plus a stunning solo from McBride with Sanchez again brilliant. Let's move: as the title implies, probably the most "straight-ahead" tune & perhaps my least favourite for that; rhythmically & technically excellent solo from McBride. Snova: an underlying bossa nova beat (as the title suggests) & if you close your eyes you can almost imagine the warmth of Pat's guitar tone carrying you with him across the dance floor before the bassman tries to cut in! Incredibly evocative & romantic. Calvin's Keys: great groove, reminiscent of early swing bands at first but then, by turns, funky, light-hearted & playful. I reckon they must have had great fun with this tune on tour. Listen to Sanchez' subtle & almost ever-constant rhythm changes underneath. Easily one of my favourites here. Is this America? (katrina 2005): Stunning & heart-rendering acoustic piece with a gorgeous bowed bass solo by McBride. Totally compelling listening & even though I'm not even American, still brings a tear to my eye after several listens. (Enough said). When we were free: I'm a very harsh critic of artists re-interpreting their own material on studio discs; this is undoubtedly a great tune (& I must say seems to flow-on quite naturally from "katrina") but the original (on PMG's "Quartet") was perfectly fine & although this version is thoroughly enjoyable, I don't think it fully justifies the exclusion of a "new" piece (although Sanchez does his very best to try & sway my opinion towards the end!) Dreaming Trees: only problem with this acoustic track is that whereas "Is this America?" is 10 out of 10, this is only 9.5!. Another great solo from McBride. The Red One: Same opening comment as for "When we were free" except here I guess Pat's doing all the guitar work himself without Sco beside him. The middle section here is significantly altered from the original (almost a reggae feel actually) & this, plus the fact that it adds a nice contrast to the other material on this disc I makes it worthy of inclusion (just!). Day Trip: fine but kind of sterile (dare I say "formulaic") when compared to what's gone before. In conlusion, despite my nit-picking on individual tunes here is a master at the top of his form, accompanied by a simply outstanding rhythm section (with apologies to Bill S & Larry G). Quite possibly this is the best guitar trio disc ever, not to be missed & easily 5 stars!!
