PAT METHENY GROUP - Still Life (Talking) (1987) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

While Brazilian music had captured Pat Metheny's attention since the '70s, he placed an especially strong emphasis on Brazilian elements in the late '80s. A master of uniting seemingly disparate elements as a cohesive whole, the imaginative guitarist effectively combines Brazilian-influenced harmonies and rhythm with jazz, folk, and pop elements on "So May It Secretly Begin," "Third Wind," "Minuano (Six Eight)," and other celebrated gems included on Still Life (Talking). The Brazilian leanings are put aside on one of Metheny's most unique offerings ever, "Last Train Home," which boasts a charming Western theme that brings to mind a peaceful journey across the Arizona desert. That may not sound like the description of a jazz piece, but then, making the unlikely a reality is among Metheny's many admirable qualities. by Alex Henderson
Tracklist :
1     Minuano (Six Eight) 9:27
Lyle Mays / Pat Metheny
2     So May It Secretly Begin 6:26
Pat Metheny
3     Last Train Home 5:41
Pat Metheny
4     (It's Just) Talk 6:17
Pat Metheny
5     Third Wind 8:37
Lyle Mays / Pat Metheny
6     Distance 2:45
Lyle Mays
7     In Her Family 3:18
Pat Metheny
Credits :
Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass – Steve Rodby
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Guitar Synthesizer [Guitar Synthesizers] – Pat Metheny
Drums – Paul Wertico
Percussion, Voice – Armando Marcal
Piano, Keyboards – Lyle Mays
Voice – David Blamires, Mark Ledford
Recorded March/April 1987 at Power Station, NY