Beyond The Missouri Sky is a beautiful and captivating duo album by bassist Charlie Haden and guitarist Pat Metheny. There is a lot of creativity in the compositions and improvisations. The harmonies and melodies contribute to an impressionistic atmosphere. Both musicians grew up in the state of Missouri and both know each other and each other's work well. For this excellent collaboration project,
… the choice fell on compositions such as: Two For The Road (Henry Mancini), The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress (Jim Webb), Cinema Paradiso (Ennio Morricone) and The Moon Song (Johnny Mandel). There are also excellent compositions by Haden and Metheny on this CD, such as Waltz For Ruth, Message To A Friend, Ruth and Tears Of Rain. Haden and Metheny form a fascinating, delightful jazz top duo!more
