Could be an interesting debate. Make it the last 50 years
and I would agree - Jim Hall, but it would be a close thing
with Wes.
I think Jim Hall did his best stuff pre-1980, and if we are
looking at the last 20 years, which is Metheny's period,
then in terms of influence, creativity, and innovation, then
I think over this period he is stronger than Jim Hall.
However, my personal preferences in this period are John
Scofield and Mike Stern, but I would not put them forward
for THAT title.
John
