Pat Metheny is one of the most original and distinctive guitarists of modern times. Together with long time collaborator and keyboards player Lyle Mays he founded the Pat Metheny Group in 1978. Instantly successful, they have established themselves at the forefront of jazz-rock fusion with a succession of best selling albums and sell out world tours. This new DVD, filmed in late 2005, features the full concert version of his most recent album "The Way Up", which earned Pat Metheny Group their 10th Grammy Award® and Metheny personally his 17th. Tracklisting 1. Opening 2. Part One 3. Part Two 4. Part Three Bonus Features Interview with Pat Metheny (22 mins). Band Biographies.

A two-disc set with almost SIX HOURS of footage and special features. Featured artists and groups included: Hip Pickles, who put on an incredible set of percussion ensemble virtuosity; Nathaniel Townsey, with a very soulful trio; jazz drummer Matt Wilson and his trio; a burning set by Steve Smith and Vital Information; Mike Portnoy with his Beatles Tribute band and with Dream Theater; the brilliant percussionist Airto Moreira; an incredible drum duo from Holland called the Drumbassadors; great sets by NIck D'Virgilio and Antonio Sanchez, and capped by an amazingly funky set by Shawn Pelton and House of Diablo. Special DVD Features include, Mike Portnoy rehearsal footage, Stick Tricks with Steve Smith and the Drumbassadors, a Photo Gallery, and more.

Gary Burton – vibraphone Julian Lage – guitar Scott Colley – bass Antonio Sanchez – drums

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.

Prolific jazz guitarist Metheny and his group launch a tight, intense, uplifting and musically complex assortment of sounds in this fine concert performance. The band features Metheny, Lyle Mays, Steve Rodby, Richard Bona, Cuong Vu, Antonio Sanchez. One of the most acclaimed jazz guitarists of his generation, Pat Metheny is captured here live in concert. Always pushing himself to the very boundaries of musical invention, Metheny and his band pull together a taut, intense set of songs that are both complex and highly enjoyable. Tracks include "Go Get It," "The Gathering Sky," "Scrap Metal," "Are You Going With Me?" and many more.