"The versatility and synergy of Transcendence pairs a dynamic trio with a repertoire that is rooted in jazz while rising beyond genre. In its collective interplay and expansive approach, the trio seeks to capture the emotional depth and storytelling inherent in Metheny's compositions - from lyricism and fragility to playfulness and explosiveness - while considering new possibilities and directions. What super charges the performance is each musician's ability to listen, respond, and truly make music together.

The Transcendence sessions also represented an exploratory laboratory for the writing of pianist Bob Gluck's new book, "Pat Metheny: Stories beyond Words" (University of Chicago Press, 2024). The two projects, one sonic and the other written text, fed one another. This recording was thus informed by insight gained in the study of Pat Metheny and his music, while the book was informed by the unparalleled experience that gave birth to this exciting trio and its first album.

"What super charges this trio's performances is each musician's ability to listen, respond, and make music together. Pianist/keyboardist Gluck brings his gift at balancing improvisational freedom with attention to musical structure, while bassist Christopher Dean Sullivan's deep, resonant bass sound provides a solid foundation while crafting intricate, melodic bass lines. Karl Latham is a drummer's drummer, rhythmically complex, precise, and creative. Latham's approach is dynamic and responsive, employing a diverse sound pallet to shapeshift and respond to changing musical moods and levels of intensity.

Bob Gluck is a pianist, electronic musician, and writer. Among his twelve recordings are "Early Morning Star" (2020, with Andrea Wolper, Kinan Azmeh, Ken Filiano, and Tani Tabbal) and "Infinite Spirit: Revisiting Music of the Mwandishi Band" (2016, with Billy Hart, Eddie Henderson, and Christopher Dean Sullivan). His University of Chicago Press books, now joined by Pat Metheny: Stories beyond Words include You'll Know When You Get There: Herbie Hancock and the Mwandishi Band and The Miles Davis Lost Quintet and Other Revolutionary Ensembles. Other musical collaborators have included Aruan Ortiz, Michael Bisio, Joe Giardullo, Neil Rolnick, Andrew Sterman, Dean Sharp, and Jane Ira Bloom. Bob Gluck is Professor Emeritus at the University at Albany.

Christopher Dean Sullivan is a bassist of many musical languages: Jazz, Funk, Reggae, Latin, Fusion, Caribbean, Indian, African, and Eurocentric perceptions, rock, country, and more. He has shared the stage with Stanley Jordan, Pete Seeger, Archie Shepp, Yusef Lateef, Grant Green, Horace Parlan, Joe McPhee, Sonny Simmons, Cecil Payne, Joe Lovano, Roy Campbell Jr., and recorded with Michael Marcus, Joe Giardullo, Sheila Jordan, Odean Pope, Newman Taylor Baker, and others. Sullivan also performs with the Cotton Club All Star Orchestra and he has toured with 50's/60's groups including the Marcel's, The Drifters, and the Sharelles. Sullivan is also an educator and actor.

Drummer Karl Latham's career has spanned the globe, performing, recording, and producing with a multitude of internationally acclaimed musicians, from the Dizzy Gillespie Alumni Groups to Bernie Worrell, and Johnny Winter. Karl is known for his exceptional ability to dig into a variety of musical styles, playing funk, rock, Latin, modern jazz, straight-ahead jazz, and avant-garde. Karl has been co-leader of Big Fun(K) with Don Braden, and Constellations with Ryan Carniaux and Mark Egan. His most recent recordings include "Living Standards" (2016, with Mark Egan and Vic Juris) and "Together" (2021, with Alex Collins and Ryan Berg). Karl is a long-standing adjunct professor at several New Jersey colleges, and he teaches workshops, master classes and clinics in the USA and abroad, and online. Karl is an endorsing artist for Yamaha Drums, Paiste Cymbals, Evans Drumheads, ProMark Drumsticks, RME, AEA, Heil Sound and Big Fat Snare. Karl is included in the Drummerworld Top Drummers list."-Transcendence Website

"Question and Answer" - Appears on the album Question and Answer (1990), a collaboration with bassist Dave Holland and drummer Roy Haynes.

"Afternoon" - This track is included on Day Trip (2008), recorded with bassist Christian McBride and drummer Antonio Sánchez.

"The Bat" - Originally featured on 80/81 (1980), an album showcasing Metheny alongside saxophonists Dewey Redman and Michael Brecker, bassist Charlie Haden, and drummer Jack DeJohnette.

"Offramp" - The title track of the 1982 album Offramp, which includes contributions from keyboardist Lyle Mays, bassist Steve Rodby, drummer Danny Gottlieb, and percussionist/vocalist Naná Vasconcelos.

"Dolphin Dance" - This is a rendition of the Herbie Hancock composition, performed by Metheny on the album Question and Answer (1990).

"Everything That Lives Laments" - Featured on Rejoicing (1984), an album where Metheny collaborates with bassist Charlie Haden and drummer Billy Higgins.

"Roof Dogs" - Appears on Pat Metheny Group: The Road to You (1993), a live album capturing performances from their European tour.