Pat Metheny - Offramp - Music & Performance - CD

Classic titles from ECM Records now available through Universal classics.

If 1980's As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls was defined by Pat Metheny's charisma, its less accessible but certainly rewarding successor, Offramp, finds him leaning more toward the abstract. But as cerebral as Metheny gets on such atmospheric pieces as "Are You Going with Me?" and "Au Lait," his playing remains decidedly lyrical and melodic. Clearly influenced by Jim Hall, the thoughtful Metheny makes excellent use of space, choosing his notes wisely and reminding listeners that, while he has heavy-duty chops, he's not one to beat everybody over the head with them. Even when he picks up the tempo for the difficult and angular title song, he shuns empty musical acrobatics. Throughout the CD, Metheny enjoys a powerful rapport with keyboardist Lyle Mays, who also avoids exploiting his technique and opts for meaningful storytelling. ~ Alex Henderson, Rovi

Performer	Pat Metheny
Music genre	Jazz
Music subgenre	Jazz
Music release type	Album
Media format	CD
Original release date	1999
Edition	Standard Edition
Language	English
Is collectible	Y
Number of tracks	7
Has parental advisory label	N
Number of discs	1
Series title	Pat Metheny - Offramp COMPACT DISCS
Track listing	Barcarole, Are You Going with Me?, Au Lait, Eighteen, Offramp, James, The Bat Part II
Record label	Ecm Records
Target audience	Adult
Composer	Pat Metheny
Songwriter	Pat Metheny
Music producer	Manfred Eicher
Number in series	7
Occasion	All Occasion
Track name	Barcarole, Are You Going with Me?, Au Lait, Eighteen, Offramp, James, The Bat, Pt. 2
Digital audio file format	CD
Music media format	CD
Is edited	N
Is enhanced	N