Gary Burton Quintet & Pat Metheny / Germany 01.28.1974 Soundboard Edition

This masterpiece captures a live performance from 1974, when the Gary Burton Quintet, featuring a young 20-year-old Pat Metheny, performed at a jazz festival held in a German cave, shocking Europe. The recording was unearthed from a high-quality soundboard master. Young Pat Metheny participated in three albums released by Gary Burton on the ECM label, laying the foundation for the brilliant guitar playing he would later perfect. In this live performance, Metheny’s playing is on par with that of guitarist Mick Goodrick, captivating the audience. The show opens with “Sea Journey” from the 1977 album “Passenger,” and continues with tracks selected from albums released between 1972 and 1974. This is sure to be a must-have for all jazz fans. Live at the German Cave Jazz Festival 28/01/1974 1. Intro 2. Sea Journey 3. Falling Grace 4. Three 5. Como en Vietnam / Crystal Silence 6. Doin The Pig 7. Grow Your Own 8. Ballet 9. Como En Vietnam 10. Moonchild / in Your Quiet Place 11. Desert Air Gary Burton (vib) Mick Goodrick (g) Pat Metheny (g) Steve Swallow (b) Bob Morse (dr)