I met Gary (Burton) at the Wichita Jazz Festival when I was 18 -- he was one of my favorite musicians and I got to play a few tunes with him there. Shortly after that, I joined his band, which was the equivalent of joining the Beatles for me! He was, and still is, one of the greatest musicians I have ever been lucky enough to be around.
Jazz music will continue to thrive, possibly in unexpected ways. - Pat Metheny
Jazz music will continue to thrive, possibly in unexpected ways.
- Pat Metheny
Jazz is not something that can be defined through blunt instruments. It is much more poetic than that. - Pat Metheny
Jazz is not something that can be defined through blunt instruments. It is much more poetic than that.
One very fundamental thing has not changed and I realized that it will never change... is that I really need to go home and practice. - Pat Metheny
One very fundamental thing has not changed and I realized that it will never change... is that I really need to go home and practice.
My first relationship to any kind of musical situation is as a listener. - Pat Metheny
My first relationship to any kind of musical situation is as a listener.
I was able to work with the best musicians in Kansas City starting when I was really young - Pat Metheny
I was able to work with the best musicians in Kansas City starting when I was really young
Music is what you notice when it's no longer in your presence. - Pat Metheny
Music is what you notice when it's no longer in your presence.
I saw A Hard Day's Night 12 or 13 times. - Pat Metheny
I saw A Hard Day's Night 12 or 13 times.
Most guys at Berklee are going to wind up truck drivers. - Pat Metheny
Most guys at Berklee are going to wind up truck drivers.
More and more as time has gone on, I realize that playing is really more about listening than it is about playing. - Pat Metheny
More and more as time has gone on, I realize that playing is really more about listening than it is about playing.
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