Pat Metheny Group, Lyle Mays / France, July 24, 2010

This is a precious live recording of the Pat Metheny Group’s final performance at the prestigious Nice Jazz Festival in southern France on July 24, 2010. It captures one night of “The Songbook Tour” by the golden quartet of Lyle Mays, Steve Rodby, and Antonio Sanchez, showcasing a performance of maturity and perfection, captured in a best-of-audience recording. The performance features a grand scale, unfolding a mix of old and new repertoire, centered around the group’s signature songs such as “Phase Dance,” “Are You Going With Me?”, “Minuano,” and “Song for Bilbao.” The delicate ensemble, overwhelming dynamics, and the perfect synergy between Metheny and Mays create a miraculous sound that could only be produced by members who had supported the group for over 30 years. This recording is also highly valuable as one of Lyle Mays’ final performances with the group, making it an essential live experience that encapsulates the culmination of the Pat Metheny Group’s work. Enjoy to the fullest the exquisite performances that resonated on a beautiful Mediterranean night, performances that will be etched into the history of modern jazz. Live At Nice Jazz Festival, Jardins de Cimiez, Nice, France July 24th, 2010 Disc 1 1. Phase Dance 2. Have You Heard 3. Jaco 4. James 5. Proof 6. Are You Going With Me? Disc 2 1. Farmer’s Trust 2. Into The Dream 3. So It May Secretly Begin 4. Lone Jack 5. Minuano (Six Eight) 6. Song For Bilbao Pat Metheny (g) Lyle Mays (p, keyb) Steve Rodby (b) Antonio Sanchez (dr)