Pat Metheny’s song “September 15th” is a tribute to jazz pianist Bill Evans, who passed away on September 15, 1980. The piece appears on Metheny’s 1981 album “As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls,” which he recorded with his frequent collaborator, keyboardist Lyle Mays. Metheny and Mays composed the song shortly after learning about Evans’s death, reflecting their deep admiration for his innovative and emotive playing style.
The track is a contemplative and evocative piece that captures the melancholy and beauty of Evans’s music. Through “September 15th,” Metheny and Mays pay homage to Evans’s profound influence on the jazz world, creating a poignant and lasting memorial in his honor.
