ELDAR DJANGIROV TRIO - 'As It Is' (by Pat Metheny / Lyle Mays) | Live at Cotton Club (Tokyo, Japan)

April 10, 2018

Eldar Djangirov (piano)
Armando Gola (bass)
Ludwig Afonso (drums)

This is a clip from a recent performance at Cotton Club in Tokyo, Japan. This is a cover of Pat Metheny Group song entitled "As It Is" from the album "Speaking of Now." This is a song penned by Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays who have been musical partners/composers in the Pat Metheny Group. I remember being in high school and first listening to this album. When I was younger, I enjoyed driving and listening to music (actually still do to this day). I covered quite a few miles listening to this album - I like PMG's compositional sensibilities as well as the overall sonic experience. Also, it made me happy to hear the news of Pat becoming a NEA Jazz Master. A few months ago, I was in my practice room and decided to do this cover. I picked this composition because this was actually the first Metheny song I ever heard nearly 16 years ago. This song is an extended composition with multiple sections, hills and valleys throughout its musical structure.

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[andrewcharley]

Just the opening 2 seconds and I'm

[rl]

Wow, what a unique tune to cover....I've never heard anyone do this one. Awesome.

[guidofasanaro]

Yeah, we miss a lot Lyle Mais, we absolutely need a heir who can follow his kindness and touch
Thanks

[poisedforduty]

Lyle is what made PMG work, he was a equal partner in PMG. Pats music hasn't been the same since he moved i miss you Man 😢

[HarrisTrevorJ]

Wow, the heart, the tears, the smiles, it's all there ❤️

[rbs]

WHOA!!! Those closed voiced chords are killer!

[JonatanAllgulin]

Wow, great great cover, feel and performance! With decent applause?? Almost like a comedy, im not sure the audience got it.

[atmiles]

I am glad you did this song because prior to now, I have never heard anyone else besides the composer and his eponymous group do this song. I love what you did with it!

[philliptarver]

Man, who are you and where have I been? So much soul and power on one of my Metheny favs. Gorgeous!

[Fretliner]

Outstanding version, man. You really got it right..

[HarrisTrevorJ]

Just found this again, stopped me in my place. Almost as good as the original. You are amazing♥️

[kish]

Superb version. It is so great to hear the original spirit of the song AND your own contribution to it. This is how is should be done.

[KMeyn]

Lovely interpretation/version of this song.

[zinioli]

It's very exciting when I find out a new video from your channel.

[rodericktech]

I love this tune (and PMG) so much... so excited to hear you covering it. I've covered portions of it before at solo piano gigs ages ago, but never felt like the whole tune would go down very well without at least a trio - and here it is :)

[jazzmaster]

One of my favorite songs. Nicely done.

[brettbuxtondrums]

Great to see my favorite Metheny tune done by Absolutely stunning performance as a

[bradleybranch]

Your music is wonderful and inspirational at a time we need it most...

[stevenreichertart]

Someone must have put Xanax in the drinks there. This audience is oblivious to the awesome jam they just witnessed. Wow!

[Spiritofdavidharpworship]

Awesome as usual, you are simply brilliant!!!