Unity Group are sooo talented.
by goldenroamer on 2/26/14Chandler Center for the Arts - ChandlerI had heard little of Pat's music but I was stunned by his talent as well as the groups.
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I had heard little of Pat's music but I was stunned by his talent as well as the groups.
we left after an hour. Music was not the old Pat Metheny that I remember.
The fastest 2 hours that I can recall!! Great musicians, arrangements, and songs. I hadn't heard much of the new music yet still it was a great listen. I appreciated the final 2 songs going back to classics. I hoped Pat would mentioned a little about the 'Orchestrion' -- I watched fascinated throughout the night.
Exhilarating. I don't know about the rest of the audience, but I couldn't keep from bopping around and this wasn't be-bop
We have followed Matheny for many years. A brilliant musician with so much energy, one can only appreciate this new adventure. We are not sure how much we liked the new turn to the music . The Unity Band is certainly a new direction and we hope it will grow to a smoother sound. This jazz is in your face and is multi-layer genius.
For the second time in almost 40 years I made the 200+ mile round-trip to Phoenix metro area to see a concert...and both times for Pat Metheny! Concert started with the Unity Band Quartet for several numbers. The last hour Pat introduced keyboard/vocalist Giulio Carmassi along with the addition of Pat's Orchestrion and they became The Unity Group. They did a number of tunes from the new CD "Kin" and there was now that "wall of sound" from the Group that I enjoy so much. Surprisingly one of the most impactful songs was a very slow and soulful number called "Born" which could easily become my new favorite. The group came out for an encore and for the second encore, Pat returned to the stage solo and performed a medley of his best on acoustic guitar.They are all just superb jazz virtuosos and Pat has my vote as the greatest jazz guitarist ever!
Nobody plays a guitar like Pat! The sounds that he makes is like no other.
Last nights performance was the highlight of all my musical experiences combined. I am proud to have lived in this time and carry the memory of the evening in my museum of fondest recollections. I was there, I saw, and I believe in Unity. It was Music in all its magnificent splendor and possibilities. Pat Metheny Unity Group was Genius that defies description. Their music was a spiritual anointment of my senses. Musical Singularity!
Great concert, amazing musicians especially the one who could play clarinet, saxo, flute....Very impressing. Sound: too loud