Metheny Mehldau Quartet is a jazz album by guitarist Pat Metheny and pianist Brad Mehldau, released in 2007 by Nonesuch Records. It features bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Jeff Ballard.
| Metheny Mehldau Quartet | ||||
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| Released | March 13, 2007[1] | |||
| Recorded | December 2005 | |||
| Studio | Right Track, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 73:14 | |||
| Label | Nonesuch | |||
| Producer | Pat Metheny | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [3] |
Background
editAn earlier disc from the pair, Metheny Mehldau, was released in 2006 and contains mostly duet recordings with the exception of two tracks. On this album, however, Mehldau's two trio men, Jeff Ballard and Larry Grenadier, are much more present, hence the title of the album.
The tracks on Metheny Mehldau Quartet come from the same December 2005 recording sessions between Pat Metheny and Brad Mehldau that produced Metheny Mehldau.
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Pat Metheny except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "A Night Away" | Metheny, Mehldau | 7:59 |
| 2. | "The Sound of Water" | 3:53 | |
| 3. | "Fear and Trembling" | Mehldau | 6:56 |
| 4. | "Don't Wait" | 7:08 | |
| 5. | "Towards the Light" | 8:10 | |
| 6. | "Long Before" | 6:57 | |
| 7. | "En La Tierra Que No Olvida" | 7:43 | |
| 8. | "Santa Cruz Slacker" | Mehldau | 6:09 |
| 9. | "Secret Beach" | Mehldau | 9:07 |
| 10. | "Silent Movie" | 6:03 | |
| 11. | "Marta's Theme" (from "Passagio per il Paradiso") | 2:31 | |
| Total length: | 73:14 | ||
Personnel
edit- Pat Metheny – guitar, 42-string Pikasso guitar (track 2), acoustic guitar (track 4), guitar synthesizer (tracks 5 and 9)
- Brad Mehldau – piano
- Larry Grenadier – double bass
- Jeff Ballard – drums
Note
- Tracks 2, 4, 6, and 11 are Metheny and Mehldau duets.
Technical personnel
edit- Pat Metheny – producer
- Robert Hurwitz – executive Producer
- Pete Karam – recording
- Rob Eaton – mixing
- Ted Jensen – mastering at Sterling Sound, NYC, USA
- Doyle Partners – design
- Arild Danielsen – cover photograph
References
edit- ^ "Quartet by Pat Metheny + Brad Mehldau". Nonesuch Records. Nonesuch Records. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- ^ Jurek, Thom. Quartet - Pat Metheny at AllMusic. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 995. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
External links
edit- Pat Metheny.com: Metheny Mehldau Quartet Album information at Pat Metheny official website
- Brad Mehldau.com: Metheny Mehldau Quartet Album information at Brad Mehldau official website
- All About Jazz Review of Metheny Mehldau Quartet