The Way Up

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The Way Up
The Way Up cover
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
Professional reviews
Pat Metheny Group chronology
Speaking of Now
(2002)		 The Way Up


The Way Up is the Grammy award winning thirteenth album by the Pat Metheny Group, released in 2005. The album consists of one 68 minute-long piece, split into four tracks solely for CD navigation. The album is a showcase for the band's ability in solo improvisation and dynamics.

The tunes are apparently influenced by the works of contemporary composer Steve Reich, with whom Pat Metheny has collaborated in the past. Reich is credited on the CD with "very special thanks" along with Eberhard Weber, another musician Metheny has worked with.

[edit] Track listing

"The Way Up" composed by Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays:

  1. "The Way Up: Opening" – 5:17
  2. "The Way Up: Part One" – 26:27
  3. "The Way Up: Part Two" – 20:29
  4. "The Way Up: Part Three" – 15:54

[edit] Personnel

[edit] Awards

Grammy Awards

Year Winner Category
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
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
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