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Trio → Live

Pat Metheny · 2000

119 min · 13 tracks · jazz fusion · Latin pop · post-bop

A vibrant tapestry of improvisational jazz that weaves intricate melodies and spontaneous rhythms across a live setting.

Trio → Live is an album by Pat Metheny, released in 2000. A vibrant tapestry of improvisational jazz that weaves intricate melodies and spontaneous rhythms across a live setting. The album is notable for its critical acclaim within the jazz community, earning high praise from publications such as DownBeat and JazzTimes. It also showcases Metheny's continuing influence on the jazz genre, particularly in live performance settings, where improvisation plays a crucial role. The extensive length of tracks like 'Question and Answer' exemplifies the exploratory nature of jazz music during this period. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Trio → Live sound like?

A vibrant tapestry of improvisational jazz that weaves intricate melodies and spontaneous rhythms across a live setting. Rooted in jazz fusion and Latin pop.

What makes Trio → Live by Pat Metheny notable?

The album is notable for its critical acclaim within the jazz community, earning high praise from publications such as DownBeat and JazzTimes. It also showcases Metheny's continuing influence on the jazz genre, particularly in live performance settings, where improvisation plays a crucial role. The extensive length of tracks like 'Question and Answer' exemplifies the exploratory nature of jazz music during this period. By the time 'Trio → Live' was released in 2000, Pat Metheny was already an established figure in jazz, known for his innovative fusion of genres. This album came as a follow-up to his critically acclaimed works in the 1990s, showcasing his trio's dynamic interplay and the evolution of his sound. Metheny's reputation as a live performer was solidified through this recording, which highlighted his ability to engage with both musicians and audiences.

How many songs are on Trio → Live?

Trio → Live has 13 tracks, running approximately 119 minutes.

Tracklist

13 tracks·119:59

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Bright Size Life 4:18
  • 2 Question and Answer Standout 19:53
  • 3 Giant Steps Standout 9:51
  • 4 Into the Dream 4:27
  • 5 So May It Secretly Begin 7:10
  • 6 The Bat 7:28
  • 7 All the Things You Are 9:37

Disc 2

  • 1 James 6:08
  • 2 Unity Village 5:18
  • 3 Soul Cowboy 11:06
  • 4 Night Turns Into Day 8:20
  • 5 Faith Healer Standout 18:10
  • 6 Counting Texas 8:08

Release Date

January 1, 2000

Genre

Latin pop, jazz fusion, post-bop

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

119 min 59 sec