Popdose — The press kit for Pat Metheny’s Orchestrion promises that the album “redefines solo performance,” and for once, that isn’t just gently perfumed publicist smoke being blown up your ass — it’s the God’s honest truth. Entranced by the orch... more info

The Independent — Music releases in the US for January 26 feature a Charlotte Gainsbourg collaboration with Beck, a couple of new albums from venerated jazz musicians and singer-songwriters, and Barry Manilow love songs. more info

Guardian Music — (Nonesuch)fThe intuitive jazz improviser, the ­pop-song tunesmith and the hardware geek have always lived side by side in Pat Metheny. His most commercially successful ventures have peppered Latin, rock and country music ­lyricism with adventur... more info

Perfect Porridge — It’s Pat Metheny’s Orchestrion…. Here are a couple videos of Pat explaining where the concept came from. Here’s a brief synopsis: The genesis of this project comes from my grandfather’s basement. My mom’s dad was a great musician; he h... more info

All About Jazz — In this seven-minute film, Pat Metheny walks viewers through the Orchestrion experience, explaining its origins and performing music from the adventurous "solo" recording that pairs the composer-guitarist with a phalanx of remarkable, custom-made ins... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - Grammy Award-winner (17 times !) Pat Metheny dives into new new territory with his new project, Orchestrion and news of album’s January 26 release (via Nonesuch Records; out March 9 on vinyl) and extensive North American solo... more info

Guardian Music — Pat Metheny's latest band are all robots. But can they keep up with his virtuosity?The jazz band at Manhattan's Legacy Studios is swinging: piano, vibes, bass, two guitars, percussion and drums in fast, syncopated flow. It's playing an effortlessly m... more info

All About Jazz — PAT METHENY'S ORCHESTRION TO BE RELEASED JANUARY 26, 2010 2010 U.S. TOUR DATES ADDED Pat Metheny Seventeen-time Grammy Award-winner Pat Metheny once again explores new territory with his forthcoming project, Orchestrion. Following the album's Ja... more info