Pat Metheny has an inner understanding of the soul itself through his music. The list of his accomplishments on other albums are astounding. This particular album exemplifies the famous Metheny style with the spirit of life.He’s gathered a great following over the years. I listen to a lot of music and this is one of my favorite CDs. Pat really got hold of something special (a cosmic music vibe!!) in an energetic, creative blending of classic PMG with a heavily Brazilian influence— which was always lurking with tunes like “Song For Bilbao.” Without a doubt, Pat is one of the best composers of our time. He also happens to be one of the best guitarists, also. Live versions of almost all of these tunes are available. Actually, I think “Last Train Home” is one of the weaker tunes (still love it, though). “Minuano” has become a Pat Read more

This is probably THE BEST CD for Jazz Guitarists. WES revolutionized Jazz guitar. And his best works are on this very album.

THIS IS A MUST FOR JAZZ LOVERS AND GUITARISTS!
While a fan for sometime, I have a new appreciation for Wes Montgomery after listening to the NPR “Jazz Profile” segment that lays out his biography and dissects his style. (You can download it for free as a podcast). If you are only familiar with his covers of pop tunes, you need to give this one a listen. Slick with a soul. Read more

I purchased this album after hearing Oye Como Va in a taxi cab: it is my favorite song on the album. Being younger, I did not grow up with any of these songs; however, I was surprised how many of these songs I have actually heard before.

Some of them I would like to mention are Evil Ways, Black Magic Woman, She’s Not There, No One to Depend On, and Hold On. There are several songs I had never heard Read more