The Way Up

The Way Up
Studio album by Pat Metheny Group
Released 2005
Recorded 2003-2004 at Right Track Recording, New York City
Genre Progressive Jazz
Length 68:07
Label Nonesuch
Producer Pat Metheny
Pat Metheny Group chronology
Speaking of Now
(2002)		 The Way Up
(2005)
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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 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.

Contents

Track listing

All songs composed by Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays.

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

Personnel

With the following musicians making guest appearances:

* = live tour only

Awards

Grammy Awards

Year Winner Category
2006 Pat Metheny Group Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album

References

  1. ^ Jurek, Thom (2011 [last update]). "The Way Up - Pat Metheny Group | AllMusic". allmusic.com. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r722817. Retrieved 19 July 2011. 
Pat Metheny Group
Discography
Pat Metheny Group (1978) • American Garage (1980) • Offramp (1982) • Travels (1983) • First Circle (1984) • The Falcon and the Snowman (1985) • Still Life (Talking) (1987) • Letter from Home (1989) • The Road to You (1993) • We Live Here (1995) • Quartet (1996) • Imaginary Day (1997) • Speaking of Now (2002) • The Way Up (2005)