Patrick Bruce Metheny (born 12 August 1954 in Lee's Summit, Missouri, USA) is an American jazz guitarist and leader of the Pat Metheny Group. Metheny's musical contexts separate into many branches: the Pat Metheny Group plus various collaborations, duets, solo works, and other side projects. He first made it big in the jazz world with the famous vibraphonist Gary Burton. Throughout the late 70's, 80's, and 90's, Metheny established himself as one of the leading jazz guitar players in the world. Famous for his tasteful midwestern style and tone, he also has an incredible facility with the guitar. His compositions have earned him acclaim in the jazz world as well. He has played with such greats as: Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, Ornette Coleman, Jack DeJohnette, Michael Brecker, Charlie Haden, Jim Hall, John Scofield, Bill Stewart, Brad Mehldau and Jaco Pastorius. Similar artists include Mike Stern,
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| 1 | Roofdogs | Unity Band |
| 2 | Genealogy | Kin |
| 3 | The Awakening | Imaginary Day |
| 4 | Interval Waltz | Unity Band |
| 5 | Leaving Town | Unity Band |
| 6 | Improvisation #1 | The Orchestrion Project |
| 7 | Sign Of The Season | Kin |
| 8 | Stranger in Town | The Orchestrion Project |
| 9 | The Heat of the Day | Imaginary Day |
| 10 | Adagia | Kin |
| 11 | Breakdealer | Unity Band |
| 12 | Improvisation #2 | The Orchestrion Project |
| 13 | Follow Me | Imaginary Day |
| 14 | Imaginary Day | Imaginary Day |
| 15 | Move To The Groove (Live) | Jazz Masters Concert Midem |
| 16 | Sueno Con Mexic | Café del Mar Vol.3 |
| 17 | Letter from home | The Road to You: Recorded Live in Europe |
| 18 | Born | Kin |
| 19 | Bright Size Life | Bright Size Life |
| 20 | Spirit of the Air | The Orchestrion Project |