Pat Metheny Group
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The
Pat Metheny Group was an American jazz band founded in 1977 by
guitarist and composer
Pat Metheny, along with his core collaborating member,
keyboardist and composer
Lyle Mays. Other long-standing members included
bassist and producer
Steve Rodby, from 1981 to 2010, and
drummer Paul Wertico, from 1983 to 2001, after which
Antonio Sanchez became the percussionist from 2002 to 2010. Vocalist
Pedro Aznar was also a long-time member, performing with the group from 1984 to 1993. In addition to a core quartet, the group was often joined by a variety of other instrumentalists expanding the size to six or eight musicians.
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