{"product_id":"metheny-mehldau-quartet","title":"Metheny \u0026 Mehldau – Quartet","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"120\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eQuartet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePat Metheny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBrad Mehldau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eExpanding on the musical chemistry first explored on their earlier collaboration, \u003cem data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eQuartet\u003c\/em\u003e finds \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePat Metheny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBrad Mehldau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e working in a fuller ensemble setting, joined by bassist \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLarry Grenadier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and drummer \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJeff Ballard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The result is an album that balances intricate group interplay with atmospheric composition, moving seamlessly between lyrical introspection and rhythmic intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eWhere the previous Metheny\/Mehldau project often emphasised duo intimacy, \u003cem data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eQuartet\u003c\/em\u003e embraces a broader, more dynamic sound. Metheny’s fluid guitar lines and expansive harmonic textures interact constantly with Mehldau’s restless, highly nuanced piano approach, while Grenadier and Ballard provide a rhythm section capable of shifting effortlessly between subtle support and energetic propulsion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003eTracks such as \u003cem data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003e“A Night Away”\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e“Towards The Light”\u003c\/em\u003e showcase the quartet’s ability to build long-form tension through layered improvisation and evolving rhythmic patterns. Elsewhere, pieces like \u003cem data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003e“The Sound Of Water”\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e“Silent Movie”\u003c\/em\u003e lean into spacious, cinematic moods, allowing melody and atmosphere to take precedence over technical display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003eThroughout the album, the writing reflects both Metheny’s melodic sensibility and Mehldau’s harmonic adventurousness. Latin and folk influences surface naturally in pieces like \u003cem data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003e“En La Tierra Que No Olvida”\u003c\/em\u003e, while tracks such as \u003cem data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e“Fear And Trembling”\u003c\/em\u003e explore darker, more angular territory. Despite the complexity of the music, the performances remain remarkably conversational, with each musician responding intuitively to shifting textures and moods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003eThe shorter closing piece, \u003cem data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003e“Marta’s Theme”\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a gentle, reflective ending that reinforces the album’s cinematic quality and emotional cohesion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003eElegant, exploratory, and richly interactive, \u003cem data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003eQuartet\u003c\/em\u003e captures four exceptional musicians creating music that feels simultaneously composed and spontaneously discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2501\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12fh1a3\" data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003eA Night Away – 7:59\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8bkabn\" data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003eThe Sound Of Water – 3:53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1blmgwv\" data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003eFear And Trembling – 6:56\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12uaf8q\" data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eDon’t Wait – 7:08\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d1we81\" data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003eTowards The Light – 8:10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nv5qc3\" data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003eLong Before – 6:57\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v1x3ur\" data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003eEn La Tierra Que No Olvida – 7:43\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bcbkqb\" data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003eSanta Cruz Slacker – 6:09\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v0xi3i\" data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003eSecret Beach – 9:07\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2ftcuf\" data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003eSilent Movie – 6:03\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1df6ij8\" data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2501\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eMarta’s Theme (From “Passagio Per Il Paradiso”) – 2:31\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iY__-6Wncl8?si=LjaLHnVxkiM2Icri\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nonesuch Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53638146851158,"sku":"7559799940","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_9ac87a7b-ac42-463c-8355-afaa0eba1427.jpg?v=1778681578","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/metheny-mehldau-quartet","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}