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Title

The Pat Metheny interviews : the inner workings of his creativity revealed / by Richard Niles ; with contributions from Gary Burton ... [et al.] ; edited by Ronny S. Schiff.

Publication

Milwaukee, WI : Hal Leonard Books, 2009.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Metheny, Pat.
• Niles, Richard.

Description

xiii, 161 p. : ill.; 23 cm.

Summary

"Pat Metheny is one of the most critically acclaimed, commercially successful and musically significant artists of the last fifty years. He has not only revolutionized guitar but has also changed the face of jazz itself. In 2007, Richard Niles wrote, produced and hosted a three-part radio series for the BBC titled Pat Metheny - Bright Size Life. The in-depth interviews Niles conducted with Metheny for the series appear here for the first time in print, along with many other interviews Niles has held with the extraordinary artist." "Niles, who has known and worked with Metheny since 1974, brings a wide breadth of knowledge about Metheny and his music, and asks probing questions about all facets of this pioneering musician. Metheny reveals his roots - his major influences and why he was drawn toward music with a relentless drive and dedication from an early age. He describes his creative thought processes and inspirations and how they have evolved over time; uncovers his methodology as a guitarist, improviser and composer; and demonstrates his musical concepts on guitar (Niles includes transcriptions of these performances to illuminate Metheny's discussion)." "Metheny explains the underlying philosophies that shape his work; the connections between culture and music; the backstories behind some of his most notable albums; and the past, present and future of jazz. He reflects on the lessons of his experience - his journey from sideman to bandleader, what he's learned from the road and what advice he would give newcomers." "Enriched with rare photographs, a dicography and contributions from Metheny's inner circle, this is a complete and intimate view into the colorful mind of one of the most original and multitalented creators of modern music."--BOOK JACKET.

Subjects

• Metheny, Pat > Interviews
• Jazz musicians > United States > Interviews

Note

• Includes index.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes discography.

ISBN

• 9781423474692
• 1423474694

LCCN

• 2009029032
• 40017485976

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries