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Hailed in the press as "One of the most versatile and musical drummers in music today", Paul Wertico was born January 5, 1953 in Chicago. He gained worldwide recognition as a member of the Pat Metheny Group from 1983 to 2001. During his tenure with Metheny, Wertico played on ten recordings and four videos, appeared on numerous television shows, and frequently toured around the world. He also won seven Grammy Awards (for "Best Jazz Fusion Performance," "Best Contemporary Jazz Performance," and "Best Rock Instrumental Performance"), magazine polls, and received several gold records.
David Becker, Paul Wertico and Tuxedo Man
by Colin Muirhead
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 & ...
New Music From Foster, Douglas, HII Trio, Taborn And More
by Bob Osborne
This playlist moves through a wide spectrum of contemporary and classic jazz, blending live recordings, ensemble explorations, and intimate duologues. It opens with blues--inflected improvisation and shifts into modern compositions marked by rhythmic drive and layered textures. Chamber-like interplay and orchestral arrangements sit alongside fiery solos and inventive group dialogues, while moments of lyrical reflection contrast ...
Brian Eaton’s 'Trail of Contrition' Brings Jazz Fusion to New Frontiers
Portland-based multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer Brian Eaton has unveiled his sixth studio album, Trail of Contrition, available now on Eatin’ Records. This vibrant jazz fusion project stands at the crossroads of diverse American musical traditions, blending elements of jazz, country, bluegrass, folk, rock, rhythm and blues, gospel, and Americana into an adventurous, genre-bending sonic journey. The ...
Paul Wertico Trio: The Underground
by Mike Jacobs
After vacating the drum chair in the seminal Pat Metheny Group, drummer Paul Wertico's next move was to release Don't Be Scared Anymore (Premonition Records, 2000) with Chicago-based cohorts John Moulder and Eric Hochberg. The resulting album was a far cry from his work in the PMG stylistically, but nonetheless inspiring, as the turgid, slow grind ...
Brian Eaton's New Single Covers Pat Metheny Group’s 'Travels'
Brian Eaton’snew 2-track single, Travels, features a cover of the title track from the Pat Metheny Group’s Grammy-winning live album Travels as a tribute to the late Lyle Mays. The musician/producer’s new single, which is out now on Eatin’ Records, also includes the track “Detour Ahead,” Eaton’s version of the timeless jazz standard as the B-side ...
Paul Wertico's Drums Without Boundaries
By Paul Wertico
Label: Da Vinci Classics
Released: 2023
Track listing: Alchimia; Black Two; Corner Conversation; Hunting; Sicily; Urban Mood; Somewhere In Between; Simple Land; Time Well Served; Three Movements In Movement; You Can Get There From Here; (Deconstructing John Cage's) Third Construction
Jazz Musician of the Day: Paul Wertico
All About Jazz is celebrating Paul Wertico's birthday today! Hailed in the press as “One of the most versatile and musical drummers in music today”, Paul Wertico was born on January 5, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. At age 12, he learned how to read music and play drums and percussion instruments in grade school. At age ...
Letter From Rome
By Paul Wertico
Label: Alfa Music Import
Released: 2022
Track listing: Buongiorno Roma; L'elogio delle cose semplici; Aria; Modestina; Trilogy Suite: Phone
Messages/Blind Butterfly/Brushing Up On A Few Things; Dave; Buonasera Roma; Three-Headed
Tower Samba; Vecchio Frak
