Pat Metheny Group: The Way Up - Live
Oct 31 2006
•2h 30m
•Music
Pat Metheny is one of the most original and distinctive guitarists of modern times. Together with long time collaborator and keyboards player Lyle Mays he founded the Pat Metheny Group in 1978. Instantly successful, they have established themselves at the forefront of jazz-rock fusion with a succession of best selling albums and sell out world tours. This new DVD, filmed in late 2005, features the full concert version of his most recent album "The Way Up", which earned Pat Metheny Group their 10th Grammy Award® and Metheny personally his 17th. Tracklisting 1. Opening 2. Part One 3. Part Two 4. Part Three Bonus Features Interview with Pat Metheny (22 mins). Band Biographies.
Cast
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Pat Metheny
Guitars
Lyle Mays
Piano, Keyboards
Steve Rodby
Acoustic & Electric Bass
Antonio Sánchez
Drums, Electric Bass
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