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
I think I represent a more left-wing view of what jazz is. Pat Metheny jazzleaverepresent 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
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 didn't want there to be a computer on stage. When I see people with computers on stage, I think, 'Are you sending e-mail?' That's so corny. Pat Metheny computercornymail Change image and share on social
The guitar for me is a translation device. It's not a goal. And in some ways, jazz isn't a destination for me. For me, jazz is a vehicle that takes you to the true destination - a musical one that describes all kinds of stuff about the human condition and the way music works. Pat Metheny conditiondescribedestination share on social
I don't know if I would qualify as mainstream. I think I have managed to function pretty successfully on the fringes of the music world and have been able to play exactly what I have wanted the way I have wanted. Pat Metheny fringefunctionmainstream 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
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 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
