I'm always trying to find 'connections' between things. That art is the juxtaposition of a lot of things that seem unrelated but add up to something recognizable. Pat Metheny addartconnection Change image and share on social
I can't really say enough about Chris Potter. He is one of the greatest musicians I have ever known, and every second I have been on the band stand with him has been an absolute pleasure. Pat Metheny absolutebandchris Change image and share on social
There are some musicians who are talented and see themselves as some kind of natural geniuses or something because of a certain amount of natural ability. But that is often rarely the case over the long term. Pat Metheny abilityamountcase share on social
I was able to work with the best musicians in Kansas City starting when I was really young. Pat Metheny citykansamusician Change image and share on social
I think I have a basic sound aesthetic that is in most of what I do. Pat Metheny aestheticbasicsound Change image and share on social
My older brother Mike is an excellent trumpet player. By the time he was 12, he was playing around Kansas City in classical situations. He was already an amazing talent. Pat Metheny amazebrothercity Change image and share on social
I was deep in the zone of practicing almost constantly. Pat Metheny constantlydeeppractice Change image and share on social
I have three young kids and a great family. I love hanging out with them more than anything. Pat Metheny familygreathang Change image and share on social
Jazz is not something that can be defined through blunt instruments. It is much more poetic than that. Pat Metheny bluntdefineinstrument Change image and share on social
No two notes are ever the same volume. With the guitar, you really have to model in your mind this wider thing; you're trying to create the illusion of a bigger dynamic range. Pat Metheny bigcreatedynamic Change image and share on social
