American Garage (CD)

Jazz guitar innovator Pat Metheny first appeared in the mid-'70s as a prodigy in Gary Burton's band, and soon thereafter he was leading his own group. He is among the few jazz artists who've become household names--his music has appeal well beyond the typical jazz audience, yet his artistic integrity is unquestionable, and he has used his success to pursue many less-commercial side projects. Ever the explorer, Metheny has been a pioneer of the guitar synthesizer, a champion of the avant garde, and a unifier of musical styles, incorporating rock, folk, world music, and even country influences into his unique musical paradigm.

• Category:  Music  »  Jazz  »  Guitar
• Format: CD   Learn more about the CD format using Tower WIKI.
• Release Date: August 26, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: ECM Records (USA)
• UPC: 602517758483
• WAPI (Tower ID): 112253454
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• Tower.com Sales Rank: #71728 in Music (See Top 100 Music Bestsellers)
• #5934 in Jazz (See Top 100 Jazz Bestsellers)
• #447 in Guitar (See Top 100 Guitar Bestsellers)

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Pat Metheny Group: Pat Metheny (6-& 12-string guitars); Lyle Mays (piano, Oberheim, autoharp, organ); Mark Egan (bass); Dan Gottlieb (drums).

Recorded at Longview Farm, North Brookfield, Massachussetts in June 1979.

Personnel: Pat Metheny (6-string guitar, 12-string guitar); Lyle Mays (autoharp, piano, organ, Oberheim synthesizer); Mark Egan (bass instrument); Dan Gottlieb (drums).

With AMERICAN GARAGE, the 1979-model Pat Metheny Group created a soundscape of the American heartland, combining elements of jazz, rock and gospel music. With layers of guitars, rolling keyboard textures, and a rhythm section that could both rock and play with openness and delicacy, they defined a sound that influenced a generation of musicians.

Tight ensemble playing, inspired soloing, and the individual members' personal voices made this group a wonderful vehicle for Metheny and Mays' compositions. "(Cross the) Heartland," "The Search," and "The Epic" all feature strong melodic writing, with insightful arrangements and orchestration. Though Metheny's unmistakable guitar, and Mays' lyrical piano and synth playing are featured throughout, these pieces showcase the entire group.

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