4 Facts About Pat Metheny Producing American Garage

Pat Metheny produced the album American Garage himself. The album was released in 1980 by the Pat Metheny Group.

It was the group’s third studio album and their first to reach the Billboard jazz charts. American Garage peaked at number four on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.

The album features a more rock-influenced sound than earlier work. Metheny’s production emphasizes electric guitars and a driving rhythm section.

American Garage won the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Fusion Performance in 1981. This was Metheny’s first Grammy win as a producer.