Pat Metheny & Friends – “This Masquerade” (Jazz Baltica 2003) A Timeless Classic Reimagined

Leon Russell’s “This Masquerade” belongs in the Great American Songbook—and this 2003 performance at Jazz Baltica proves why. With a once-in-a-lifetime ensemble led by Pat Metheny and featuring Nils Landgren (vocals & trombone), Lars Danielsson (bass), Wolfgang Haffner (percussion), Esbjörn Svensson (piano), and the legendary Michael Brecker on tenor sax, this rendition is a masterclass in taste, texture, and emotional gravity. A haunting, beautiful journey through one of America’s most enduring ballads. #PatMetheny #MichaelBrecker #ThisMasquerade #LeonRussell #JazzBaltica #NilsLandgren #EsbjörnSvensson #LarsDanielsson #WolfgangHaffner #GreatAmericanSongbook #LiveJazz #JazzLegends #TimelessJazz #JazzBallad #ClassicJazz