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[Album Deep Dive] Pat Metheny - Bright Size Life (1976) (Ep. 75)

15 min • 30 maj 2025

In this episode of Album Deep Dives, we explore Bright Size Life, the groundbreaking debut album by jazz guitar icon Pat Metheny. Discover how a young Metheny, alongside the legendary Jaco Pastorius and drummer Bob Moses, crafted a record that redefined jazz guitar trio interplay. We dig into the album’s compositions, the players’ chemistry, and the influence of Ornette Coleman. This deep dive uncovers why Bright Size Life remains a landmark in jazz history.

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