Pat Metheny Group - Letter from Home

Picking up where Still Life (Talking) leaves off (instead of throwing listeners a curve ball like Song X), the equally triumphant Letter from Home stresses Brazilian elements with superb results. While a number of these treasures -- including "Beat 70," "Have You Heard," and "Every Summer Night" -- are light and accessible enough to have enjoyed exposure on some smooth jazz stations, Letter contains the type of depth and honesty that's sorely lacking in most smooth jazz. Metheny has always known the difference between light and lightweight, and even at his most delicate, he avoids entering "Muzak" territory. True to form, the improviser doesn't shy away from making extensive use of technology, but is insightful enough to do so in a very warm and soulful fashion. Like Still Life, Letter from Home is a fine example of a CD that is both a commercial and an artistic success. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

Name Credits Alex Haas Mixing Armando Marcal Percussion, ? Bob Ludwig Mastering Bruce Calder Assistant Engineer Chris Kehoe Photography David Oakes Associate Producer David Sholemson Project Coordinator, Production Coordination Joji Sawa Photography Lyle Mays Accordion, Synclavier, Organ, Arranger, Producer, Piano, Keyboards, Orchestration, Trumpet Mário Luiz Thompson Photography Niki Gatos Technical Assistance Pat Metheny Producer, Guitar, Synclavier, Guitar (12 String Acoustic), Guitar (Synthesizer), Performer, Guitar (Electric), Guitar (Acoustic), Arranger, Guitar (12 String), Guitar (Soprano), Tiple Pat Metheny Group Performer Paul Wertico Caja, Drums, Percussion, Associate Producer, ? Pedro Aznar Pan Flute, Arranger, Percussion, Guitar (Acoustic), Marimba, Pan Pipes, Charango, Sax (Tenor), Vocals, Melodica, Vibraphone Rob Eaton Mixing, Engineer Roy Hendrickson Engineer Skippy Brown Photography Steve Rodby Bass, ?, Producer, Bass (Acoustic), Bass (Electric), Arranger Ted Jensen Remastering