Jim Hall & Pat Metheny by Jim Hall/Pat Metheny

Pros: Great writing, good solos, excellent rapport between players

Cons: Extemporaneous improvs seem unnecessary

Review: Two masters of the guitar with some of their finest playing.

It is always exciting to hear two practitioners of the same instrument collaborate, especially if they come from different generations and stylistic backgrounds. When the players in...

Pros: interesting clash of styles

Cons: tends to drag on at certain at certain intervals

Review: I will admit that I was expecting good things when I purchased this disc. I have always considered Pat Methany to be a very unique jazz composer and instrumentalist, so I was fairly certain that this disc would be a satisfactory investment.

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