Pat Metheny John Scofield / Italy 07.14.1994

A historic encounter between Pat Metheny and John Scofield, a pinnacle in the history of 1990s jazz guitar. This live album, a must-have for fans, captures the historic 1994 performance at the Royal Villa, also known as the Monza Palace in Italy, using the highest quality digital audience recording. Metheny, who perfected lyricism and structural beauty, and Scofield, who cut through the scene with sharp phrasing that incorporated funk and blues. With these two leading figures of ECM, fusion, and post-bop sharing the same stage, a thrilling musical space is created where tension and exhilaration constantly clash. The interplay where they explore each other’s playing, the breathing in the moments when they transition from theme presentation to solo, and the increasingly sparking improvisational battle. Rather than one taking center stage, the two musicians’ personalities clash head-on, resulting in a vivid and striking depiction of the “cutting edge of jazz guitar in 1994.” This album is a must-listen, transcending the boundaries between Metheny and Scofield. You will experience a performance of extremely high value, both in terms of its documentary quality and musicality, which is indispensable when discussing 90s jazz guitar. Live At Villa Reale, Monza, Italy July 14th, 1994 Disc 1 1. You Speak My Language 2. The Red One 3. No Matter What 4. No Way Jose Disc 2 1. Message To My Friend 2. Say The Brother’s Name 3. Summertime 4. Everybody’s Party 5. One Way To Be Pat Metheny (g) John Scofield (g) Steve Swallow (b) Bill Stewart (dr)