Pat Metheny Group Lyrics
The Pat Metheny Group was an American jazz band founded in 1977 by guitarist and composer Pat Metheny, along with his core collaborating member, keyboardist and composer Lyle Mays. Other long-standing members included bassist and producer Steve Rodby from 1981 to 2010, and drummer Paul Wertico from 1983 to 2001, after which Antonio Sanchez became the percussionist from 2002 to 2010.
Vocalist Pedro Aznar was also a long-time member, performing with the group from 1984 to 1993. In addition to a core quartet, the group was often joined by a variety of other instrumentalists expanding the size to six or eight musicians.
Members:
Vocalist Pedro Aznar was also a long-time member, performing with the group from 1984 to 1993. In addition to a core quartet, the group was often joined by a variety of other instrumentalists expanding the size to six or eight musicians.
Pat Metheny - acoustic and electric guitars, guitar synthesizer (1977-2010)
Lyle Mays - piano, synthesizers (1977-2010, died 2020)
Mark Egan - fretless bass, bass guitar (1977-1980)
Danny Gottlieb - drums (1977-1982)
Naná Vasconcelos - percussion, vocals (1980-1982, 1986, died 2016)
Steve Rodby - double bass, bass guitar (1981-2010)
Paul Wertico - drums (1983-2001)
Pedro Aznar - vocals, percussion, melodica, guitars, tenor saxophone, miscellaneous instruments (1983-1985, 1989-1991, 1992)
David Blamires - vocals, miscellaneous instruments (1986-1988, 1992, 1994-1997)
Armando Marçal - percussion, vocals (1987-1992, 1995-1996)
Mark Ledford - vocals, miscellaneous instruments (1987-1988, 1992, 1994-1998, died 2004)
Nando Lauria - guitars, vocals, percussion, miscellaneous instruments (1988, 2005)
Luis Conte - percussion (1994-1995)
Philip Hamilton - vocals, miscellaneous instruments (1997-1998)
Jeff Haynes - percussion (1997-1998)
Antonio Sánchez - drums, percussion (2001-2010)
Richard Bona - percussion, vocals, electric bass, acoustic guitars, miscellaneous instruments (2001-2004)
Cuong Vu - trumpet, vocals, guitars, miscellaneous instruments (2001-2005)
Grégoire Maret - harmonica, vocals, miscellaneous instruments (2003-2005)
From: Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States
Genre(s): Jazz, Fusion
Active From: 1977-2010
Associated Acts: Pat Metheny