Results for "Pat Metheny Group"

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Pat Metheny Group

Active since: 1977

The Pat Metheny Group (PMG) was an American jazz fusion band founded in 1977 by guitarist and composer {{m: Pat Metheny = 9350}} along with his core collaborating member keyboardist and composer {{m: Lyle Mays = 9197}}. Other long-standing members included bassist and producer {{m: Steve Rodby = 51735}} (1981 to 2010) who replaced original bassist {{m: Mark Egan = 13882}}, and drummer {{m: Paul Wertico = 13447}} (1983 to 2001) who replaced original drummer {{m: Danny Gottlieb = 7141}}, after which {{m: Antonio Sanchez = 15301}} became the drummer (2002 to 2010). Argentine vocalist {{m: Pedro Aznar = 136739}} was also a long-time member, performing with the group from 1984 to 1993. In addition to a core quartet, the group was often joined by a variety of other instrumentalists expanding the size to six or eight musicians, including award-winning Brazilian percussionist and vocalist {{m: Nana Vasconcelos = 11030}}. The group won 11 Grammy awards for Best Jazz Fusion & Contemporary Jazz before disbanding in 2010. In fact, PMG is the only ensemble in history to win seven consecutive Grammy awards for seven consecutive releases.

In 1977, bassist Mark Egan joined Metheny, Mays, and Gottlieb to form the Pat Metheny Group. ECM released the album Pat Metheny Group in 1978 with songs co-written by Metheny and Mays. Pat Metheny Group marked Mays' first use of the Oberheim synthesizer, which became an integral part of the Group's sound. Their 1979 album, American Garage, and 1982's Offramp both reached No. 1 on the Billboard Jazz LPs chart. 

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Paul Janoschka, Lolivone de la Rosa, Ambrose Akinmusire-Mary Halvorson

by Cheryl K.
August 20, 2026

During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music--saxophonists Tommy Smith and Matt Otto; flautist Ali Ryerson; guitarist Lolivone de la Rosa; trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and guitarist Mary Halvorson; Gulliver + Roberto Ottaviano; and composer/bandleader Ayn Inserto and the WDR Big BandPlaylist John Coltrane “Like Someone in Love" from Lush Life (Prestige) 4:55 ...

Article: Journey into Jazz

Love Supreme Festival 2026: A Personal Perspective

by Andy Crowther
July 14, 2026

The South Downs in East Sussex is a beautiful part of the UK. Glynde Place, the location for the Love Supreme Jazz Festival, is in the sweet spot between the bustling seaside city of Brighton and Hove, and the dramatic ridges of the Downs. Rolling countryside, flint-stone buildings, and Glyndebourne House--famous around the world for its ...

Article: Multiple Reviews

Old and New Bottles: A Pair of Essential Releases from Joe Henderson

by C. Andrew Hovan
May 7, 2026

Especially among those who knew him well, Joe Henderson was a true Renaissance man. Born into a large family in Lima, Ohio, he made his way to New York City by way of Detroit--a fertile proving ground for jazz musicians in the 1950s and '60s. While studying at Wayne State University, he counted Donald Byrd, Barry ...

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Pat Metheny Group Minuano 6/8 Live

Featuring the music of Pat Metheny Group
Duration: 07:19
April 26, 2026

Sometimes one needs to take a stand on musician rankings and simply declare that the greatest jazz guitarist of the modern era is Pat Metheny. His phenomenally music-wired brain, incredible instrumental skills, gorgeous compositions, and sophisticated arrangements with the Pat Metheny Group set the bar for a whole era of musicians. The logical question for this Video Highlights column, is “what is the most compelling song video featuring Metheny?” For your consideration: “Pat Metheny Group Minuano Six Eight Live HQ” on YouTube. The piece packs an ultra-memorable head with an intense Argentinian chacarera-based rhythm and a breath-taking build. Metheny’s solo starts at 1:35 and expertly quickens pace from 2:18-2:32. Listen how he creates emotion with the F Lydian open interval at 2:35. Now, pay attention to the guitarist’s facial expressions at 3:10-3:20; this is a man who is committing his soul to the song. As a bonus, the instrumental break at 3:36 displays a band that’s tighter than crazy glue, with drummer Paul Wertico driving a steam train throughout the song. The audience’s applause at the end says it all: "Minuano" is pure magic.

Article: Live Review

Denver Jazz Fest 2026

by Geoff Anderson
April 22, 2026

Denver Jazz Fest 2026 Denver and Boulder, CO April 7-12, 2026  It's easy to get used to the lifestyle: a concert every night, and three on Saturday: eight concerts in six days. Shouldn't life be like this all the time? Well, it was for almost a week in early April around Denver ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

David Becker, Paul Wertico and Tuxedo Man

by Colin Muirhead
January 24, 2026

Special guests David Becker and Paul Wertico talk about their new album Tuxedo Man. Featuring tracks from that album, plus music by David Becker, the Pat Metheny Group, Bill Bruford with Ralph Towner and Eddie Gomez, and Joe Steels. Playlist David Becker & Paul Wertico “Interview, part 1" from () 00:00 David Becker & ...

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Greg Little & Renderglow

RENDERGLOW is a dynamic, interactive musical group based out of Orlando, Florida that combines elements of funk, pop, reggae, latin, jazz and dance into an intoxicating brew that is funky and fresh. Founder Greg Little plays trumpet, sings and incorporates the rare EVI. (Electric Valve Instrument) Renderglow has built a compelling new sound. Since 2012, they have played to enthusiastic crowds at clubs, festivals and corporate gigs.

Article: Live Review

Bob Schlesinger at Dazzle

by Geoff Anderson
August 20, 2025

Bob Schlesinger Dazzle Denver, COAugust 14, 2025 For decades, renowned recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder captured one classic jazz album after another in his Englewood Cliffs, NJ studio. Perhaps because he did so many, he was extremely efficient. He was able to get an album on tape in a single day, ...

Article: Building a Jazz Library

Ornette Coleman's and Horace Silver's "Lonely Woman" — A Disambiguation

by Artur Moral
July 27, 2025

Reality is filled with confusion and misunderstandings; some are suggestive or creative, while others are disappointing or, worse, malicious. The jazz world is no stranger to the first type: specific compositions are often confused or misidentified as if they were the same. Usually, this happens because of similar melodies or titles that are sometimes identical. This ...