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PAT METHENY was born in Lee’s Summit, MO on August 12, 1954 into a musical family. Starting on trumpet at the age of 8, Metheny switched to guitar at age 12. By the age of 15, he was working regularly with the best jazz musicians in Kansas City, receiving valuable on-the bandstand experience at an unusually young age. Metheny first burst onto the international jazz scene in 1974. Over the course of his three-year stint with vibraphone great Gary Burton, the young Missouri native already displayed his soon-to-become trademarked playing style, which blended the loose and flexible articulation customarily reserved for horn players with an advanced rhythmic and harmonic sensibility -a way of playing and improvising that was modern in conception but grounded deeply in the jazz tradition of melody, swing, and the blues. With the release of his first album, Bright Size Life (1975), he reinvented the traditional “jazz guitar” sound for a new generation of players. Throughout his career, Pat Metheny has continued to redefine the genre by utilizing new technology and constantly working to evolve the improvisational and sonic potential of his instrument. Metheny’s versatility is nearly without peer on any instrument. Over the years, he has performed with artists as diverse as Steve Reich to Ornette Coleman to Herbie Hancock to Jim Hall to Milton Nascimento to David Bowie. Metheny’s body of work includes compositions for solo guitar, small ensembles, electric and acoustic instruments, large orchestras, and ballet pieces and even the robotic instruments of his Orchestrion project, while always sidestepping the limits of any one genre. As well as being an accomplished musician, Metheny has also participated in the academic arena as a music educator. At 18, he was the youngest teacher ever at the University of Miami. At 19, he became the youngest teacher ever at the Berklee College of Music, where he also received an honorary doctorate more than twenty years later (1996). He has also taught music workshops all over the world, from the Dutch Royal Conservatory to the Thelonius Monk Institute of Jazz to clinics in Asia and South America. He has also been a true musical pioneer in the realm of electronic music, and was one of the very first jazz musicians to treat the synthesizer as a serious musical instrument. Years before the invention of MIDI technology, Metheny was using the Synclavier as a composing tool. He also has been instrumental in the development of several new kinds of guitars such as the soprano acoustic guitar, the 42-string Pikasso guitar, Ibanez’s PM series jazz guitars, and a variety of other custom instruments. It is one thing to attain popularity as a musician, but it is another to receive the kind of acclaim Metheny has garnered from critics and peers. Over the years, Metheny has won countless polls as “Best Jazz Guitarist” and awards, including three gold records for (Still Life) Talking, Letter from Home, and Secret Story. He has also won 20 Grammy Awards spread out over a variety of different categories including Best Rock Instrumental, Best Contemporary Jazz Recording, Best Jazz Instrumental Solo, Best Instrumental Composition at one point winning seven consecutive Grammies for seven consecutive albums. In 2015 he was inducted into the Downbeat Hall of Fame, becoming only the fourth guitarist to be included (along with Django Reinhardt, Charlie Chrisitan and Wes Montgomery) and it’s youngest member. Metheny has spent much of his life on tour, often doing more than 100 shows a year since becoming a bandleader in the 70’s. At the time of this writing, he continues to be one of the brightest stars of the jazz community, dedicating time to both his own projects and those of emerging artists and established veterans alike, helping them to reach their audience as well as realizing their own artistic visions.
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Pat Metheny is simply the greatest living guitarist/jazz stylist I can imagine. His talent is extreme and the complexity and color of his "voicings" is striking. I've attended five live appearances of his over a 40-year period and came away every single time completely awe-struck and inspired by his dynamics. The one this time (Minglewood Hall) was a solo effort, but of course, Pat plays with enough range and expertise that he doesn't sound alone. And it was refreshing to have him share some of the details of his past and coming to the industry as he did. Pat makes having ears and a sense of rhythm a thorough treat. His performances are engaging, uplifting, unique and set the highest bar possible for the genres he occupies. I hope to hear much more from him over many years ahead. Excellent!
Minglewood Hall Memphis, TNDavid - I’ve seen Pat Matheny perform 40 or 50 times since the beginning of his career, as he has come to Philadelphia many times. I had the exact impression of the mix as you did, and I was sitting at about the middle of the floor. I didn’t notice Antonio’s brushes being excessively prominent, but I really had difficulty hearing the piano and bass. The entire show was old music with one possible exception, and this disappointed me because Metheny has stated that he has five albums worth of material fully recorded and ready for release when he figures out how he’s going to do that. It would’ve been nice to hear some new material. That aside, he always puts on a great show and I enjoyed it.
Merriam Theatre Philadelphia, PAMy first time at the Freight and Salvage, very nice for sure. This was about my fifth time seeing Pat Metheny, I’m a major fan, this show was a bit more subdued than other shows I’ve attended, of course being that it was a solo performance understandably so. There’s no doubt he is a master at his art and I have the utmost appreciation for that talent, there was one tune that he performed that I seriously thought that he had lost his mind right there on stage, but it was an expression from him that I’ve never heard, couldn’t say that it was a fav. Did really enjoy the show as it was.
Freight & Salvage Berkeley, CAI had read an online concert review before Pat Metheney’s Memphis show. The review said the music was good but Metheny didn’t say anything to the crowd. That’s what I expected but got the exact opposite. Metheny walked on stage and immediately starting talking about his music, friends and family in a very engaging way. A few minutes into it he said he had spoken more tonight than he ever spoken. Ever! It was great to hear the music and the stories behind them. Come back again soon Pat Metheny¡ 34 years between visits is way too long. Oh, next time if you can book the Cannon Center. Better acoustics for a master musician!
Minglewood Hall Memphis, TNTypical Pat Metheny... Bringing brilliant music and musicianship in a world in desperate need for it. Not only one of the finest musicians of his generation, but bringing along the next great players. Most shining tonight especially Antonio Sanchez (as always) and Linda May Han Oh who was the brand new to me and a revelation... At times channeling Eberhard Weber during some of the really early music. Simcock was solid. Finally... WHERE can I get a recording of Antonio & Pat's duo?! THAT was amazing and frustratingly recognizable but just out of my recall. Thanks for a memorable fifth show for me, Pat. Bring the PMG to Portland next!!!!
State Theater Portland, MEYes, Pat Metheny is currently on tour. If you're interested in attending an upcoming Pat Metheny concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Pat Metheny tour is scheduled for 87 dates across 75 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2026-2027 with Hypebot.
Pat Metheny is scheduled to play 87 shows between 2026-2027. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
Pat Metheny's tour starts Mar 22, 2026 and ends on Sep 27, 2026. They will play 75 cities; their most recent concert was held in Nashville at Ryman Auditorium and their next upcoming concert will be in Frankfurt Am Main at Jahrhunderthalle.
As part of the Pat Metheny tour, Pat Metheny is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:
