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Meldau/Metheny: Thoughts?

I've been a Metheny fan for years. I've listened to several Meldau CDs but, although it was obvious that he is an accomplished pianist and composer, for some inexplicable reason I found it difficult to connect to his music. So I hesitated to purchase this CD. Well, IMO, it is a fantastic listen. With each musician complimenting the other it sounds like they have been playing together for many years. I would have to enthusiastically nominate this CD as one of the best jazz releases of 2006.
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t_bone
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I'm disappointed to see this thread have no responses so far. While not really a Metheny fan, I have been Meldau fan for a few. I hadn't heard of this disc but will try it. Thanks much. Why don't we have more posts about music?
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pehare
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The collaboration of these 2 is excellent. I bought it as soon as it was released & still listen to it frequently. T bone, I too wish there were more music posts but maybe most folks listen to gear & not new music.

btw, also listening alot to Madeleine Peyroux, Half the Perfect World, a nice jazz vocal album of mostly covers.
dgarretson
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Not a bad collaboration, but not the equal of either artist's most recent ensemble work: Metheny's "The Way up" and Meldau's "House on Hill."
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rja OP
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Dgarretson,
I agree that "The Way Up" is an excellent effort. Almost seems that Metheny wants to write a symphony. I do wish he would forget the synclavier (I think that's what it's called). I always find it distracting on recordings although it wasn't so bad live. As for "House On The Hill", I'll have to check it out.
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