Pat Metheny Group

Offramp

First released1982

# Offramp was recorded at Capitol Studios in Hollywood, California in 1981 and released in 1982 on ECM Records. The album was produced by Pat Metheny and Geoff Emerick, with Emerick serving as both engineer and co-producer, bringing his extensive experience from work with The Beatles and other major artists. The recording featured Pat Metheny's distinctive guitar work alongside keyboardist Lyle Mays, bassist Steve Rodby, and drummer Dan Gottlieb, establishing the core lineup of the Pat Metheny Group. The album showcased Metheny's fusion approach combining jazz, rock, and world music elements with sophisticated production techniques, becoming one of his most commercially successful and critically acclaimed works. Offramp won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album in 1983, reflecting its broad appeal and the high production quality achieved during the sessions.