New Chautauqua is a solo album by jazz guitarist Pat Metheny, recorded in August 1978 and released on ECM in April 1979.
Critical reception
The Richmond Times-Dispatch wrote: "For all its delights, and they are considerable, Metheny's first solo venture is an exercise in arrangement and effect. As pure music, it drifts. The listener's attention does likewise."
Track listing
Personnel Pat Metheny – electric 6- and 12-string guitars, acoustic guitar, 15-string harp guitar, electric bass
Technical staff Manfred Eicher – producer Jan Erik Kongshaug – recording engineer Dieter Rehm – cover photography, design JoJi Sawa – back cover photography
Charts YearChart Position1979 Billboard Jazz Albums 31979 Billboard Pop Albums44
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