Pat Metheny is a globally acclaimed, genre-defying guitarist and composer. His honors include three gold albums, 20 Grammy Awards, an additional 39 nominations, and more than 20 million records sold worldwide. He has been inducted into the DownBeat Hall of Fame, recognized as an NEA Jazz Master, and honored by the Royal Swedish Academy of Music, the Missouri Hall of Fame, and the Library of Congress National Recording Registry. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with icons such as Joni Mitchell, Jim Hall, Ornette Coleman, Ahmad Jamal, Jaco Pastorius, and Charlie Haden. February 27, 2026, Metheny will release his first major studio album in six years, Side-Eye III+, the latest evolution of his Side-Eye project- a concept he first introduced to showcase the next generation of exceptional young musicians who have come onto his radar in recent years. Touring with Metheny for the Side-Eye III+ shows: Joe Dyson (Drums), Chris Fishman (Piano/ Keyboards), Jermaine Paul (Bass), and Leonard Patton (Percussion/ Vocals).
