Guitar Icon Pat Metheny Interviewed at AAJ

Through the course of a career that now exceeds thirty years in the limelight, guitarist Pat Metheny has never ceased to surprise. No matter the context within which he chooses to play--his flagship Pat Metheny Group, in a trio, as a collaborator with figures including bassist Charlie Haden or as a guest in large projects such as the recent NYC tribute to minimalist composer Steve Reich--the Missouri-born guitarist and composer will not allow himself to become predictable.

With the release of Metheny Mehldau, his critically acclaimed duet record with pianist Brad Mehldau, Metheny continues to keep his outlook fresh by working with an ever-expanding group of musical collaborators.

All About Jazz contributor Doug Collette had the opportunity to interview the always-affable Metheny, with particular emphasis on this new musical partnership that has one more record already in the can and a tour coming in 2007.

Check out Pat Metheny: Another Phase Dance at AAJ today!