Overview
Pat Metheny - The Unity Sessions' finds the 20 time Grammy winning guitarist and the youngest member of the Downbeat Hall of Fame at the helm of one of his best bands ever as they wrap up a 150 date world tour with an intimate studio performance filmed in a small New York City theater. Featuring new performances of music from the Grammy winning 'Unity Band' record, the expansive 'Unity Group KIN' recording, and touchstones from the entirety of Metheny's illustrious career, these are essential performances that serve as a rare visual documentation of some of the best music of Metheny's ever expanding career.
Director and cast
- Pat Metheny as electric and acoustic guitars, guitar synth, electronics, orchestrionics, synths
- Chris Potter as tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, soprano saxophone, clarinet, alto flute, bass flute
- Antonio Sánchez as drums and cajon
- Ben Williams as acoustic bass, electric bass
- Giulio Carmassi as piano, trumpet, trombone, french horn, cello, vibraphone, clarinet, flute, recorder, alto saxophone, wurlitzer, whistling, vocals
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