The Way Up
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| Studio album by Pat Metheny Group | ||
| Released | 2005 | |
| Recorded | 2003-2004 at Right Track Recording, New York City | |
| Genre | Fusion, Jazz | |
| Label | Nonesuch Records | |
| Producer(s) | Pat Metheny | |
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| Pat Metheny Group chronology | ||
| Speaking of Now (2002) |
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The Way Up is the Grammy award winning thirteenth album by the Pat Metheny Group, released in 2005. The album consists of four, continuously flowing tracks, two surpassing 20 minutes in length and each keeping various similar themes. The album is a showcase for the band's ability in solo improvisation and dynamics.
[edit] Track listing
- "The Way Up: Opening" (Mays/Metheny) – 5:17
- "The Way Up: Part One" (Mays/Metheny) – 26:27
- "The Way Up: Part Two" (Mays/Metheny) – 20:29
- "The Way Up: Part Three" (Mays/Metheny) – 15:54
[edit] Personnel
- Pat Metheny - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, synth guitar
- Lyle Mays - piano, keyboards
- Steve Rodby - bass, cello
- Cuong Vu - trumpet, voice
- Gregoire Maret - harmonica
- Antonio Sanchez - drums
- Richard Bona - percussion, voice
- David Samuels - percussion
[edit] Awards
| Year | Winner | Category |
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| 2006 | Pat Metheny Group | Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album |
| Pat Metheny Group |
| Pat Metheny | Lyle Mays | Steve Rodby | Antonio Sanchez | Cuong Vu | Grégoire Maret | Nando Lauria |
| Mark Egan | Dan Gottlieb | Nana Vasconcelos | Pedro Aznar | Paul Wertico | Armando Marcal | David Blamires | Mark Ledford | Luis Conte | Richard Bona |
| Discography |
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| Pat Metheny Group | American Garage | Offramp | Travels | First Circle | The Falcon and the Snowman | Still Life (Talking) | Letter from Home | The Road to You | We Live Here | Quartet | Imaginary Day | Speaking of Now | The Way Up |
