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Pat Metheny


American
August 12, 1954
Musician
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The first thing I learned was the theme from Peter Gunn.


Pat Metheny
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The beauty of jazz is that it's malleable. People are addressing it to suit their own personalities.


Pat Metheny
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From 1962 to 1965, the guitar became this icon of youth culture, thanks mostly to the Beatles.


Pat Metheny
Jazz is not something that can be defined through blunt instruments. It is much more poetic than that.
Pat Metheny
Someone who knew me when I was 14 said I was the oldest 14-year-old on the planet. Now I'm a 14-year-old who is 60.
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If you come to my house, you won't see a wall of trophies or things like that. I'm sort of 'on to the next thing' all the time.
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When talking about writing, I often use the analogy of archaeology. There are these great tunes all around. Your skill as a musician allows you to pick them out without breaking them.
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My older brother Mike is an excellent trumpet player. By the time he was 12, he was playing around Kansas City in classical situations. He was already an amazing talent.
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The guitar for me is a translation device. It's not a goal. And in some ways, jazz isn't a destination for me. For me, jazz is a vehicle that takes you to the true destination - a musical one that describes all kinds of stuff about the human condition and the way music works.
Pat Metheny
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