Metro

Metro is a sophisticated jazz fusion supergroup primarily associated with guitarist Chuck Loeb and keyboardist Mitchel Forman. Formed in the late 1980s, the ensemble represents the pinnacle of the 'New York Sound' in contemporary jazz, characterized by impeccable studio production, virtuosic technical ability, and a blend of post-bop complexity with accessible, melodic fusion.

15 Please', is highly regarded by audiophiles for its dynamic range and crystalline separation. While often categorized alongside smooth jazz due to their polished aesthetic, Metro maintains a higher degree of harmonic tension and improvisational risk than their radio-friendly contemporaries. Their influence is felt most strongly among session musicians and fusion enthusiasts who value the 'studio-as-instrument' approach. Critically, they are viewed as a bridge between the aggressive fusion of the 1970s and the more atmospheric, electronic-tinged jazz of the 2000s.