Description
The Pat Metheny Group – Live Tokyo '85 (CD, 2016) is a captivating snapshot of the band at their creative peak, recorded live at the U-Port Kan'i Hoken Hall in Tokyo on October 9, 1985. Released by Hi Hat Records as part of their Historic Radio Broadcasts series, this remastered edition captures the group’s dynamic fusion of jazz, Latin rhythms, and synthesizer textures during a pivotal moment in their evolution. This performance was originally broadcast on Tokyo FM and is cherished for its vibrant energy and nuanced interplay. It’s a collector’s gem—especially for fans drawn to the group’s Brazilian-influenced phase and live improvisational brilliance.
Metheny’s fascination with sonic exploration is on full display, supported by a stellar lineup:
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Pat Metheny – guitars, guitar synthesizer, electric sitar
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Lyle Mays – piano, synthesizers, organ, autoharp, trumpet
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Steve Rodby – acoustic & electric bass
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Paul Wertico – drums, percussion
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Pedro Aznar – vocals, guitar, percussion, berimbau, glockenspiel
📀 Tracklist:
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Forward March – 4:01
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First Circle – 10:52
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Scrap Metal – 9:22
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Straight On Red – 8:43
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Are You Going With Me? – 9:48
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Half Life Of Absolution – 13:15
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Letter From Home – 2:41
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Yolanda, You Learn – 10:58
