'The Unity Band' project has been life-changing for me. I have led many groups of talented musicians, but this is unlike anything else. Pat Metheny bandchangegroup Change image and share on social
If we are going to list guitar influences, the biggest one by far is Wes Montgomery. Also, Gary Burton was obviously huge for me in a number of ways. But beyond that, Clifford Brown, Miles Davis and Freddie Hubbard. Pat Metheny bigbrownburton share on social
I don't worry too much about the fundamentalist principles that are in almost any discussion about jazz. Pat Metheny discussionfundamentalistjazz 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
Somehow, trumpet is the reference point for me - it was actually my first instrument. Pat Metheny instrumentpointreference 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
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 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
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
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
