I saw it yesterday for the first time. Pat Metheny and Brad Mehldau have joined forces to record a new album together. The advertising I read reminded the historical pairings of Bill Evans and Jim Hall. The selling story is well designed. Still I keep some doubts regarding the real quality of the recording. I love Pat Metheny and love Brad Mehldau's innovative efforts too. I have seen Mehldau live in San Sebastian, at the Jazz Festival. I loved Brad's Largo. But this recording, isn't it too predictable?
Do they really have chemistry? Have you listened to the recording? If you have, please tell me.
Although I will buy the CD anyway I would like to know if it is not just another attempt for the recording label to earn some easy money.
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