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,
Álbumes
| 1 | Expansion | The Orchestrion Project |
| 2 | First circle | The Road to You: Recorded Live in Europe |
| 3 | Last train home | The Road to You: Recorded Live in Europe |
| 4 | We Go On | Kin |
| 5 | The Awakening | Imaginary Day |
| 6 | Half life of absolution | The Road to You: Recorded Live in Europe |
| 7 | Solo from "more travels" | The Road to You: Recorded Live in Europe |
| 8 | Stranger in Town | The Orchestrion Project |
| 9 | Have you heard | The Road to You: Recorded Live in Europe |
| 10 | Letter from home | The Road to You: Recorded Live in Europe |
| 11 | Antonia | The Orchestrion Project |
| 12 | Sueno con Mexico | Café del Mar Ibiza, Vol. 3 |
| 13 | Omaha Celebration | Bright Size Life |
| 14 | Naked moon | The Road to You: Recorded Live in Europe |
| 15 | Spirit of the Air | The Orchestrion Project |
| 16 | Too Soon Tomorrow | Imaginary Day |
| 17 | Third wind | The Road to You: Recorded Live in Europe |
| 18 | Missouri Uncompromised | Bright Size Life |
| 19 | Adagia | Kin |
| 20 | 80/81-Broadway Blues | The Orchestrion Project |