Finally, Pat Metheny Live in New Zealand!

First there was a circle….

About 20 years ago I picked up a CD in the library. CD’s were still fairly new, & expensive in New Zealand, so it was a good way to audition before buying. I’d heard of the artist but liked the design of the cover. It’s not the best way to choose music but Pat Metheny was no ordinary musician and there began a lifetime of pleasure.

Not, it must be said, always instant pleasure as Pat’s music can be “challenging” at times. However, some tracks I’ve not liked at first later became long term favourites. I now own most of his catalog, CD and DVD, and listen to them all, often.

Pat Metheny Group has won an unprecedented 10 Grammys beginning in 1982 for the record, OFFRAMP, to last years release “The Way Up”. Pat, himself, has won 17 Grammy awards in 10 different categories ranging from Best Instrumental Composition to Best Rock Performance.

This weekend I’m heading to Wellington to hear the Pat Metheny perform, for the first time ever, in New Zealand!

Pat Metheny Trio - NZ International Arts Festival 2006
Pat Metheny with Christian McBride and Antonio Sanchez
12 Mar, 8:00pm, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington

http://www.patmethenygroup.com/ (official Website)