In A Mellow Tone
Wednesday September 28th, 2022 with Natalie McGrath
The Pat Metheny Experience: A deep dive into his "Side-Eye NYC (V1.IV)" album and tour

Legendary jazz guitarist Pat Metheny visited Ottawa recently on September 12th to showcase his album "Side-Eye NYC (V1.IV)" , which received a grammy nomination for Best Jazz Instrumental Album. In this session of In a Mellow Tone, our host Natalie McGrath describes her experience attending the concert, and plays the album in full to give the listeners a feel for what Metheny brought to the table that night during the "Side-Eye" tour. In the first half of the show, listeners can expect to learn Metheny's methodology behind the album concept, personnel choice, and the tour itself. Following this, Natalie provides an in-depth profile on Metheny's career in the second half of the show. She sheds light on notable works from his diverse discography, and experiences throughout his career that led to his international stature as one of the most influential guitarists and composers in contemporary music.