Post by foveaux on Mar 2, 2020 19:57:42 GMT 12
Sadly, Lyle Mays passed away on 10 Feb.
Lyle was co-founder of the Pat Metheny Group.
Pat has said: “Lyle was one of the greatest musicians I have ever known. Across more than 30 years, every moment we shared in music was special. From the first notes we played together, we had an immediate bond. His broad intelligence and musical wisdom informed every aspect of who he was in every way. I will miss him with all my heart.” (my highlight)
and further: www.patmetheny.com/news/full_display.cfm?id=138
downbeat.com/news/detail/in-memoriam-lyle-mays
In discussing the ECM label recently, a number of us noted that one of our first ECM vinyl buys was this classic:
Fortunately I attended a Pat Metheny Group, incl. Lyle, concert in London March 1983. It was unforgettable and extremely influential for my musical journey.
"I see music as a lifetime affair." [Rory Gallagher]