It is no secret that Pat Metheny is my favorite musician. His musical vision, affinity for stripped shirts, and an upbringing similar to mine (suburban Midwestern) has always given me an affinity for his music. This is video of the original Metheny Group (with Lyle Mays on keyboards, Mark Egan on bass, and Danny Gottlieb on drums) performing the song “San Lorenzo.” This song appeared for the first time on the Pat Metheny Group’s self-titled debut album (also known jokingly as the  “white album”). The best performance I have ever heard is on the Group’s Travels album. That performance is full of grace, perfection, and a slow-burn that doesn’t quit. The perforamnce here is a little rush, full of passion and youthful enthusiasm. You can’t go wrong either way.

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