Pat Metheny

A guitarist and composer who is one of the most popular and influential figures in modern jazz. With his Pat Metheny Group, he crafted a unique and accessible sound that blended jazz with elements of folk, rock, and world music. He is known for his lyrical, horn-like guitar phrasing, his pioneering use of guitar synthesizers, and his sophisticated yet highly melodic compositions. His group's debut album and iconic track 'Phase Dance' defined a new, panoramic, and lyrical branch of jazz fusion.