Metheny, Pat - 80/81
Metheny's strongest improvisational recording brought himinto the orbit of some heavy players. On this double album,the 26-year-old guitarist could engage with the saxophonesof Dewey Redman and Michael Brecker, and ride the surgingpulsations supplied by a first-ever rhythm section teamingof Charlie Haden and Jack DeJohnette. "What results in analways fascinating, often provocative performance from allinvolved. Mike Brecker's marvelous swooping and soaringimprovisation of 'First Folk Song' is one of his finest recordedmoments" - High Fidelity