What's It All About
Pat Metheny · 2011
55 min · 10 tracks · jazz fusion · Latin pop · post-bop
A contemplative blend of jazz guitar and soft vocals that evokes nostalgia through timeless classics.
What's It All About is an album by Pat Metheny, released in 2011. A contemplative blend of jazz guitar and soft vocals that evokes nostalgia through timeless classics. The album received critical acclaim for its fresh take on familiar standards, peaking at number one on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. Critics praised Metheny's ability to reinterpret these songs with emotional depth, influencing not only jazz musicians but also pop artists seeking authenticity in their covers. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does What's It All About sound like?
A contemplative blend of jazz guitar and soft vocals that evokes nostalgia through timeless classics. Rooted in jazz fusion and Latin pop.
What makes What's It All About by Pat Metheny notable?
The album received critical acclaim for its fresh take on familiar standards, peaking at number one on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. Critics praised Metheny's ability to reinterpret these songs with emotional depth, influencing not only jazz musicians but also pop artists seeking authenticity in their covers. In 2011, Pat Metheny was well-established in the jazz world, known for his innovative fusion of styles. 'What's It All About' serves as a reflective solo project after his expansive career, showcasing his interpretations of classic songs. This album followed a series of collaborative works, including 'Orchestrion' in 2010, marking a return to more intimate arrangements.
How many songs are on What's It All About?
What's It All About has 10 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Sound of Silence Standout 6:33
- 2 Cherish 5:28
- 3 Alfie 7:47
- 4 Pipeline 3:28
- 5 Garota de Ipanema Standout 5:12
- 6 Rainy Days and Mondays 7:12
- 7 That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be 6:03
- 8 Slow Hot Wind 4:23
- 9 Betcha by Golly, Wow 5:19
- 10 And I Love Her Standout 4:22
Release Date
January 1, 2011
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
55 min 47 sec
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