: A staple of the group's live sets, often reborn as a trio improvisation.
is the fifth studio album by the Pat Metheny Group , released on July 7, 1987 . It marked a major transition for the group, being their first release on Geffen Records after nearly a decade with ECM. The album is widely celebrated as a pillar of contemporary jazz and jazz fusion, winning the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Fusion Performance and achieving RIAA gold certification in 1992. Musical Style and the "Brazilian Trilogy"
The album's influence can be heard in many subsequent jazz and instrumental records, and it continues to inspire new generations of musicians and fans. "Still Life (Talking)" has also been praised for its timeless quality, with many regarding it as a classic that will endure for decades to come.
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