PMG/Metheny and Mays, etc.

[Imperatrix]

Any other fans besides me, CybrKhatru, and Phasey?

Here’s a wonderful article I found today:

https://www.allaboutjazz.com/phase-dancing-gottlieb-wertico-sanchez-the-art-of-drumming-in-the-pat-metheny-group

[alex peters]

Love Metheny. Enjoy all his many albums. My favorites are Offramp and Secret Story amongst others. I have seen him 3 times in concert. Wonderful shows!

[Bill M]

I have "First Circle" and "Still Life (Talking)" by PMG.

The Pat Metheney Unity Band

"Street Dreams" by Lyle Mays


I saw the PMG in 1987 in New Haven and the Unity band 2013? in Storrs (UCONN)

[PhaseDance]

Interesting to hear the perspective from drummers on the music.

Here's another good article I read recently, which is an interview with Lyle. He certainly didn't shy away from taking credit (where credit is due).

https://www.lylemays.com/something-left-unsaid

[Close to the Edge 72]

Pat is up there for me. I've tried to hook up Jon with Pat but Jon didn't seem interested. I think they could make the greatest album together! I've seen him 35 times going back to circa 1980 in Denver.

[Olorin]

Love Pat! I think I've seen him probably 5 or 6 times, 2 of where were with the legendary PMG and the others in other configurations, including the recent "Side-Eye" tour.

[Close to the Edge 72]

Interesting to hear the perspective from drummers on the music.

Here's another good article I read recently, which is an interview with Lyle. He certainly didn't shy away from taking credit (where credit is due).

https://www.lylemays.com/something-left-unsaid

I'm in the middle of this and my mind is blown. I've read a lot over the years about the guys but this has to be one of my favorite pieces. On a sad note, the other article on this page I finished reading says nothing about Pat and Antonio reuniting. I assumed that would happen after the Side Eye projects were done. Did I assume wrong?

[luna65]

Yeah I'm a fan, although I'm more familiar with the earlier work.

[robusan]

I LOVE Pat Metheny! My favorite albums are "Offramp", "Travels" (Oh, this is SO good!), and "The Road To You".

[Close to the Edge 72]

The first shot was from the second time I met him at Longwood Gardens. This was from the Keswick Theatre outside of Philadelphia during the Orchestrion tour.

[Imperatrix]

Hi, kids. I haven’t forgotten this thread; I’ve been sick for days (no; not COVID-19), and I’ll eventually get to the point at which I can discuss stuff. I have a whole lot of tests and things coming up, so Imma crawl back under my covers and rest. Maybe I’ll even lurk a bit. ❤️

[Olorin]

Get better soon, kiddo! Being sick is no fun.

[cybrkhatru]

Interesting to hear the perspective from drummers on the music.

Here's another good article I read recently, which is an interview with Lyle. He certainly didn't shy away from taking credit (where credit is due).

https://www.lylemays.com/something-left-unsaid

Oh my word. This is absolutely brilliant. Thank you for finding and posting this. No wonder Lyle has always been my hero.


"style is (the) shallowest possible way to discuss music". AMEN!!!!

[cybrkhatru]

Hi, kids. I haven’t forgotten this thread; I’ve been sick for days (no; not COVID-19), and I’ll eventually get to the point at which I can discuss stuff. I have a whole lot of tests and things coming up, so Imma crawl back under my covers and rest. Maybe I’ll even lurk a bit. ❤️

So sorry... I hope you are better quickly!

[luna65]

AND...a posthumous Grammy win for "Eberhard" (Best Instrumental Composition) - hurray! ❤