Pat Metheny and James Francies

Pat Metheny, from Lee's Summit, Missouri, is a celebrated guitarist and composer known for blending jazz with global sounds. With 20 Grammys across 10 categories, he's famous for albums like "Bright Size Life" and collaborations with luminaries like Lyle Mays and Ornette Coleman. His works range from jazz to classical, with "What's It All About" winning a Grammy in 2011. Metheny was named an NEA Jazz Master in 2018 and continues to innovate with projects like Side-Eye NYC. His 2023 album "Dream Box" was Grammy-nominated for Best Jazz Instrumental Album.