You'll come away hearing new things plucked from the Pat Metheny universe. John Pizzarelli brings a knowing understated and turn-the-light-down low feel to the treatments, managing to make the solo versions retain a certain warmth even while all alone with his seven-string guitar avoiding the overly-clinical. A world away from Pizzarelli's more usual swinging happy-go-lucky world there's a lot of love and affection and the whole thing works. There are too many highlights to mention but I'd pick out the incredible version of 'April Wind/Phase Dance' two pieces that appeared on the Pat Metheny Group album in 1978. Perfect for another quiet night in. Out now on Ghostlight Records
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