METHENY MEHLDAU - PAT METHENY & BRAD MEHLDAU
What happens when two jazz titans from different generations collaborate for the first time? In this case, over the course of guitarist Pat Metheny and pianist Brad Mehldau’s eight duets (plus two tracks with drummer Jeff Ballard and bassist Larry Grenadier), each player retains his distinct artistic voice while responding in a heartfelt way to the other’s point of view. On tracks like Mehldau’s “Unrequited” and Metheny’s “Bachelors III,” the guitarist retains his trademark airy sweeps of melody and harmony, while Mehldau’s elegant and dense constructions remain intact. The result: A surprisingly organic dialogue that’s musically and intellectually dynamic. Billboard
