Side-Eye III+ – Pat Metheny

Side-Eye III+ is an album by guitarist and composer Pat Metheny that expands the concept of his Side-Eye project, integrating an extended ensemble into a structure originally based on a trio format.

The core of the record features Metheny alongside Chris Fishman on keyboards and Joe Dyson on drums, upon which multiple additional musicians are incorporated to expand the timbral and dynamic range of the compositions.

Contributors include Daryl Johns, Brandee Younger, Luis Conte, and a vocal ensemble directed by Mark Kibble, creating an approach that blends elements of contemporary jazz, orchestral writing, and the gospel tradition.

The compositions unfold through open structures and linked sections, where evolution occurs via the layering of textures, the use of space, and timbral variation. Furthermore, the album marks the launch of the Uniquity Music label, consolidating a new stage in the production and distribution of Metheny’s work.