>>> BTW, he dissed Kenny G.? Why? Did someone ask him for his take on elevator music?
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>>>Back in 1999, Kenny G's single, "What A Wonderful World" used overdubbing of Louis Armstrong's classic recording. Many jazz musicians criticized Kenny G for this, but no one was as harsh as Metheny. Here's Metheny's entire statement:
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>>>http://www.johnharle.com/philosophy/articles-philosophy/KennyG.html
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>>>I had incredible respect for Metheny from the moment I first heard his music - and even more respect after reading his interview.
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>>My goodness! That is an incredible piece. Thanks for the post. I've never had any use for Kenny G., and I'm sorry that Pat is willing to let it pass as "jazz", but he really tells it like it is, doesn't he.
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>You described it aptly before -- elevator music. The sad part is so many listeners prefer it to real jazz, not just the classics but new jazz artists who continue to be recorded. Are they afraid they will hear something that engages their mind?
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>I don't remember who it was but some jazz musician expressed contempt for not just the music but the label. "Smooth jazz? What the hell is that? Listened to any smooth Beethoven lately?"

Good point. Beethoven would have liked Bird.