Jupiter Index: Which concerts/performances have you attended in the past that moved you for the musical ability and skill of the artist/ band? What was it about the show that still stays with you?

Paul Winter: Memorable concerts I’ve attended include one by the Pat Metheny group in Tokyo, 1987, and another by the Mahavishnu Orchestra at Lincoln Center in 1972. These are, to me, the two most interesting instrumental groups of this last half-century. In both cases, they had this balance of great ensemble pieces and extraordinary soloing.

Band/Artist: Pat Metheny Group
Venue: Tokyo (venue name not provided)
Year: 1987

Band/Artist: Mahavishnu Orchestra
Venue: Lincoln Center, NYC
Year: 1972