Released 2002 (2002) Length 72:03 Speaking of Now
(2002) The Way Up
(2005) Release date 2002 Producers Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays | Recorded 2001 Label Warner Bros. Artist Pat Metheny Group Genres Jazz, Jazz fusion | |
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Studio Right Track Studio, New York City Awards Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album Similar Pat Metheny Group albums, Jazz albums | ||
Speaking of Now is an album by the Pat Metheny Group, released in 2002 by Warner Bros. It marks the first appearances of Group members Antonio Sánchez, who replaced Paul Wertico on drums, and multi-instrumentalist Cuong Vu. Already a veteran of the avant-garde jazz scene and great admirer of both Pat Metheny and the Group, Vu was approached by the bandleader to join; Metheny had been very impressed with recordings of Vu's trumpet playing and vocal abilities.
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Cameroonian musician Richard Bona also participated in the album's recording and tour, the latter of which particularly showcased his abilities on vocals and bass guitar.
In 2003, as part of the album's promotion, a concert was recorded in Japan and released on DVD and the Group performed on the PBS series Austin City Limits.
Track listing
All tracks written by Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays, except where noted.
Personnel
Guest:
Songs
1As It Is7:42
2Proof10:18
3Another Life7:13