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Pat Metheny opens with a commanding ten-chorus electric guitar solo on Charlie Haden's "Blues for Pat," a relaxed swing blues in F recorded live for Joshua Redman's album Wish. Metheny masterfully and tastefully riffs off one note, a concert F, during his 7th and 8th chorus (2:49 to 3:29) with support from drummer Billy Higgins. His lines weave through the blues changes at approximately 136 BPM with a mix of bebop precision and lyrical beauty that builds steadily in intensity across the extended solo. Haden's decision to dedicate the composition to Metheny speaks to the mutual admiration within this group, and the guitarist's ten-chorus statement is a fitting tribute to that musical friendship. The live setting captures a relaxed, jam-session atmosphere as Metheny pushes and explores the most fundamental jazz form.
Pat Metheny was 38 to 39 years old at the time.
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