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Travels

Pat Metheny Group · 1983

96 min · 11 tracks · jazz

A seamless blend of intricate melodies and improvisational jazz that transports listeners through vivid soundscapes.

Travels is an album by Pat Metheny Group, released in 1983. A seamless blend of intricate melodies and improvisational jazz that transports listeners through vivid soundscapes. 'Travels' is significant as it captured the essence of the group's live energy, earning critical acclaim and solidifying their reputation in the jazz world. The album reached notable chart positions, including a spot on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart, and has influenced countless jazz musicians with its innovative approach. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Travels sound like?

A seamless blend of intricate melodies and improvisational jazz that transports listeners through vivid soundscapes. Rooted in jazz.

What makes Travels by Pat Metheny Group notable?

'Travels' is significant as it captured the essence of the group's live energy, earning critical acclaim and solidifying their reputation in the jazz world. The album reached notable chart positions, including a spot on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart, and has influenced countless jazz musicians with its innovative approach. Released in 1983, 'Travels' was a pivotal moment for the Pat Metheny Group, following their commercial breakthrough with 'Offramp' in 1982. This album showcased their evolving sound, emphasizing live performances and the group's dynamic interplay between members during a period of increasing popularity.

How many songs are on Travels?

Travels has 11 tracks, running approximately 96 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·96:29

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Are You Going With Me? Standout 9:18
  • 2 The Fields, the Sky 7:46
  • 3 Goodbye 8:16
  • 4 Phase Dance 8:03
  • 5 Straight on Red 7:26
  • 6 Farmer's Trust 6:25

Disc 2

  • 1 Extradition 5:45
  • 2 Goin' Ahead / As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls Standout 16:22
  • 3 Travels 5:03
  • 4 Song for Bilbao Standout 8:26
  • 5 San Lorenzo 13:35

Release Date

January 1, 1983

Genre

jazz

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

96 min 29 sec