On March 28, 7:30 p.m., the Musikfest Caf\u00e9 welcomes 20-time GRAMMY winning jazz guitarist Pat Metheny. Metheny burst onto the international jazz scene in 1974. Over the course of his three-year stint with vibraphone great Gary Burton, the Missouri native already displayed his soon-to-become trademarked playing style, which blended the loose and flexible articulation customarily reserved for horn players with an advanced rhythmic and harmonic sensibility – a way of playing and improvising that was modern in conception but grounded deeply in the jazz tradition of melody, swing and the blues.<\/p>\n
With the release of his first album, \u201cBright Size Life (1975),\u201d Metheny reinvented the traditional jazz guitar sound for a new generation of players. Throughout his career, he has continued to redefine the genre by utilizing new technology and constantly working to evolve the improvisational and sonic potential of his instrument.\u00a0 Metheny\u2019s latest project is Side Eye, featuring a rotating cast of new and upcoming musicians. The first edition of the ensemble includes James Francies (keyboard, piano) and drummer Nate Smith.<\/p>\n
The complete list of newly announced Musikfest Caf\u00e9 shows is:<\/h6>\n
The ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks is located at 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. For more information on these and all ArtsQuest Center shows, visit\u00a0www.steelstacks.org<\/a>\u00a0or follow SteelStacks on Facebook at\u00a0www.facebook.com\/SteelStacks<\/a>.<\/p>\n Information and image provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nScythian<\/strong><\/b>
\nMarch 15, 7:30 p.m.
\nTickets: $20-$28<\/p>\n
\nThe Celtic Tenors<\/strong><\/b>
\nMarch 16, 7:30 p.m.
\nTickets: $30-$40<\/p>\n
\nPat Metheny Side Eye<\/strong><\/b>
\nMarch 28, 7:30 p.m.
\nTickets: $45-$75<\/p>\n
\nMark Demko, ArtsQuest
\nhttp:\/\/www.artsquest.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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