The latest studio album by guitarist and composer Pat Metheny, "Side-Eye III+," is now available as a Japan-exclusive CD edition! This is the first release on Uniquity Music, the new label founded by Pat Metheny himself. It is the latest evolution of "Side-Eye," a project designed for collaboration with outstanding young talent, and was created around a trio of Metheny (guitar), Chris Fishman (keyboards), and Joe Dyson (drums). The strong musical bond the three built through their live performances forms the foundation of this album. Metheny himself says, "The energy at the core of this music comes from the three of us playing together. My ongoing relationship with Joe Dyson in particular means a great deal. His playing is deeply rooted in the traditions of his hometown, New Orleans. Thanks to that spirit, I was able to reach my own Kansas City sensibility in a way I hadn't before. This music is complex and intricately crafted, yet at the same time has a very natural flow. It's the sound of how the world sounds to me right now." Daryl Jones and a vocal ensemble led by Take 6 are among the many diverse guests who also take part. The album balances the complexity unique to studio recording with a natural flow, delivering a work where you can experience new territory that combines sophisticated musicality with approachability. Label: Uniquity Music. Released by Green Hill Productions. Includes the Japan-only bonus track "TO A PLACE NO MAP CAN FIND." Comes with interview liner notes and track-by-track commentary by Yo Nakagawa. Comes with a Japanese obi.