Charlie Haden & Pat Metheny – Beyond The Missouri Sky (2-LP Vinyl) artist-michael-weintrob gave Prince's funk and pop

gave Prince's funk and pop a sophistication that set it apart from anything else in his catalog

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Charlie Haden & Pat Metheny – Beyond The Missouri Sky (2-LP Vinyl) artist-michael-weintrob gave Prince's funk and popCharlie Haden and Pat Metheny grew up in neighboring Missouri towns, and that shared midwestern rootedness runs through every note of this deeply personal 1997 session. Stripped of any rhythm section, the two lean into melody and space with a quiet confidence that connects acoustic jazz to country, folk, and American song in a way that feels completely natural rather than calculated. Double vinyl LP pressing. The 1997 Grammy winning collaboration