Metheny/Mehldau Quartet cover

Metheny/Mehldau Quartet

Pat Metheny · 2007

145 min · 22 tracks · jazz fusion · Latin pop · post-bop

A seamless blend of jazz and world music that invites introspection through intricate melodies and rich harmonies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of rich melodies
  • introspective moments for deep listening
  • wave-like pacing with smooth transitions
  • immersive two-halves listening experience
  • thoughtful background for reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, the 'Metheny/Mehldau Quartet' album marked a significant collaboration between renowned guitarist Pat Metheny and pianist Brad Mehldau. At this point in Metheny's career, he was already a prominent figure in jazz, celebrated for his innovative approaches and genre-blending work. This album showcases his continued evolution, stepping into a more collaborative and exploratory phase of his artistry.
Stylistic neighbors
Brad Mehldau· John Scofield· Chick Corea

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 A Night Away 8:01
  • 2 The Sound of Water 3:57
  • 3 Fear and Trembling 6:59
  • 4 Don't Wait 7:13
  • 5 Towards the Light 8:13
  • 6 Long Before 7:00
  • 7 En la Tierra Que No Olvida 7:45
  • 8 Santa Cruz Slacker 6:12
  • 9 Secret Beach 9:10
  • 10 Silent Movie 6:08
  • 11 Marta's Theme (from "Passagio per il Paradiso") 2:31

Disc 3

  • 1 A Night Away 7:59
  • 2 The Sound Of Water 3:53
  • 3 Fear And Trembling 6:56
  • 4 Don't Wait 7:08
  • 5 Towards The Light 8:10
  • 6 Long Before 6:57
  • 7 En La Tierra Que No Olvida 7:43
  • 8 Santa Cruz Slacker 6:09
  • 9 Secret Beach 9:07
  • 10 Silent Movie 6:03
  • 11 Marta's Theme (From "Passagio Per Il Parasdiso") 2:31

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