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
One of the things jazz has always excelled at is translating the reality of the times through its musical prism. Pat Metheny exceljazzmusical 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
I'm triggering acoustic instruments. I'm literally beating, smacking, hitting, blowing, doing physical things. It's an incredibly exciting way to make music. Pat Metheny acousticbeatblow Change image and share on social
I think I represent a more left-wing view of what jazz is. Pat Metheny jazzleaverepresent Change image and share on social
I'm always inspired when there's a robustness to the material in front of me. Pat Metheny frontinspirematerial Change image and share on social
Someone who knew me when I was 14 said I was the oldest 14-year-old on the planet. Now I'm a 14-year-old who is 60. Pat Metheny knowoldplanet Change image and share on social
I think jazz is actually quite unforgiving in its disdain for nostalgia. It demands creativity and change at its highest level. Pat Metheny changecreativitydemand Change image and share on social
I love playing and working on music. It is something that I feel really lucky to be able to spend my life doing. And I don't sleep much! Pat Metheny feellifelove Change image and share on social
When talking about writing, I often use the analogy of archaeology. There are these great tunes all around. Your skill as a musician allows you to pick them out without breaking them. Pat Metheny analogyarchaeologybreak Change image and share on social