If you're new to Pat Metheny, Bright Size Life is NOT the one you want to buy. I think it's his first work, and it basically sounds like any Jazz trio you may find in a college ensemble. CD's like Letter From Home (my favorite), Offramp, Secret Story, First Circle, and Still Life Talking have the outstanding and unique sound that made Pat a superstar.There was not even 1 song on this CD that I could add to my Metheny MP3 collection. Not even close. I wasted my money. I usually only do positive reviews on Amazon, but I got so tired of seeing Bright Size Life so high up in the Pat Metheny sales rankings that I just wanted to warn people.