Apart from his 2006 Adelaide Festival appearance, the much-lauded American guitarist Pat Metheny hasn’t toured Australia for three decades. Live Nation is thrilled to announce the 20-time Grammy Award winning jazz guitarist and composer, Pat Metheny, will bring his PAT METHENY UNITY GROUP to Australia this October for select dates.
The Pat Metheny Unity Group offers a platform for the guitar wizard to showcase the broad spectrum of work that he has created as a bandleader over the years in one all-star ensemble. The Group features a new quintet from the guitarist, with longtime collaborative drummer Antonio Sanchez, legendary sax-man Chris Potter, bassist Ben Williams and multi-instrumentalist Giulio Carmassi as the most recent addition.
Throughout his 40-year career, Metheny has continued to redefine the genre by utilizing new technology and constantly working to evolve the improvisational and sonic potential of his instrument. 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. His guitar work on Joni Mitchell’s Shadow’s and Light album was sublime. Metheny has won countless polls as Best Jazz Guitarist and awards, including three gold records, as well as Grammy Awards in a variety of categories including Best Rock Instrumental, Best Contemporary Jazz Recording, Best Jazz Instrumental Solo and Best Instrumental Composition.
Audiences can expect a wealth of material during the near-to-three-hour shows which will include the new recording, Kin (← →) as well as many favorites from past recordings.
My Live Nation members can secure tickets first during the exclusive pre-sale beginning at midday Friday August 1.
For complete details visit: www.livenation.com.au
AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
QPAC CONCERT HALL, BRISBANE
MONDAY OCTOBER 20*
presented by QPAC & Live Nation www.livenation.com.au
CANBERRA THEATRE, CANBERRA
THURSDAY OCTOBER 23*
presented by Live Nation www.livenation.com.au
Also performing at:
HAMER HALL, ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22
presented by Melbourne Festival www.melbournefestival.com.au
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, SYDNEY
FRIDAY OCTOBER 24*
presented by the Sydney Opera House www.sydneyoperahouse.com
*TICKETS ON SALE
10AM MONDAY AUGUST 4
For complete tour and ticket information, visit:
www.patmetheny.com