Sunday Music Muse Day - Pat Metheny, Gene Bertoncini

This Sunday Music Muse Day find me presenting two jazz guitarists who need not introductions, Pat Metheny and Gene Bertoncini, sharing a common theme, exploring their solo guitar playing in a different setting. First up, Pat Metheny MoonDial, his latest release and second solo session to follow last year's Dream Box release. Metheny state these solo outing give him a chance to revisit his work in a new way. They do offer a more intimate setting than a full band. (It may allow make more financial sense to go solo for a while)  This is worth giving it a listen. 

Next is Gene Bertoncini Concerti where we find playing his solo guitar arrangement with a full  string quartet and bass.  Bartoncini state the string arrangements were done by colleagues from The Eastman School of Music, in Rochester, NY.  The arrangements are lively and energetic.  This is also, a pleasure to listen to. 

So, these more intimate sessions may be just the thing after the excitement of the political. Enjoy