Pat Metheny is a twenty-time Grammy Award winner and the only artist in history to have won Grammys in ten different categories. Born in Lee's Summit, Missouri on August 12, 1954 into a musical family, Metheny began on trumpet at age 8 before discovering his true calling on guitar at 12. By 15, he was already performing with Kansas City's finest jazz musicians, gaining invaluable experience that would shape his revolutionary approach to the instrument.

Metheny burst onto the international jazz scene in 1974 during his groundbreaking three-year collaboration with vibraphone legend Gary Burton. His debut album, Bright Size Life (1975), redefined the jazz guitar sound for a new generation. Since then, he has continued to push boundaries, seamlessly blending progressive jazz, contemporary sounds, and innovative technology to expand what's possible on his instrument.

His accolades include three gold albums, induction into the DownBeat Hall of Fame (2013), designation as a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master (2018), and induction into the Royal Swedish Academy of Music (2018). His most recent work includes Dream Box (2023), which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, and the ongoing evolution of his Side-Eye project featuring some of today's most exciting young musicians.

Metheny's versatility is legendary. He has collaborated with everyone from Steve Reich and Ornette Coleman to Herbie Hancock, Jim Hall, Milton Nascimento, and David Bowie. His compositions span solo guitar, chamber music, large orchestras, and even his innovative Orchestrion project featuring robotic instruments. Whether exploring intricate chamber compositions in Road To The Sun or expansive jazz masterpieces like From This Place (DownBeat's Jazz Record of the Year), Metheny continues to defy categorization while remaining deeply rooted in melody, swing, and the blues.

A true road warrior since the 1970s, Metheny has performed over 100 shows annually for decades, dedicating himself to both his own visionary projects and championing emerging and established artists alike. His performances promise an intimate journey through nearly 50 years of groundbreaking music, featuring a stunning array of guitars and compositions that showcase why he remains one of jazz's brightest stars.