Someone who knew me when I was 14 said I was the oldest 14-year-old on the planet. Now I'm a 14-year-old who is 60.

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• Pat Metheny:

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• Pat Metheny:

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• Pat Metheny:

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• Pat Metheny:

  The pianist Cecil Taylor is extremely melodic; the guitarist Derek Bailey is extremely melodic, and

• Pat Metheny:

  The reality of music itself, which is the fabric of life for me, is where most of my attention is.

• Pat Metheny:

  Somehow, trumpet is the reference point for me - it was actually my first instrument.

• Pat Metheny:

  'The Unity Band' project has been life-changing for me. I have led many groups of talented musician

• Pat Paulsen:

  I think I'd make a pretty good president, and they have a great pension plan.