Al Di Meola - Splendido Hotel. Dble LP. (Columbia - 36270) 1979 double album from one of jazz-rock's earliest and best guitarists. Having learnt his trade in fusion outfit Return To Forever with Chick Corea in the early 70s, Al made several solo albums - this one being regarded in many circles as the best. Joined by such luminaries as Les Paul, Steve Gadd and Chick Corea, this album includes "Alien Chase On Arabian Desert", "Dinner Music Of The Gods" and many more.

Al Di Meola - Best Of. CD. (Blue Note - CDP7805042) Greatest hits compilation from one of jazz-rock's earliest and best guitarists. Having learnt his trade in fusion outfit Return To Forever with Chick Corea in the early 70s, Al made several solo albums. This an eight track collection of some of his works. Includes: " Song To The Pharoah Kings", "Beijing Demons" and "Traces Of A Tear."

Al Di Meola - Speak A Volcano - Return To Electric Guitar. DVD. (Inakustic - INAK7002) After a splendid career, spanning over 30 years, exploring a variety of styles, Al Di Meola still ranks among the most popular guitar-masters of jazz and jazz-rock. With countless recordings, numerous awards, and six million albums sales later, Al Di Meola is still challenging himself and his music.This DVD filmed live on stage with Speak A Volcano in Leverkusen, Germany in November 2006, Al Di Meola rediscovered after almost 20 years of acoustic guitar his love of the electric guitar without denying newer influences. The result is a balancing act between volcanic electronic ecstasy and emotionally moving sound excursions, between zealous improvisations and intimate conversations, including many compositions of Al Di Meola himself, and five Piazzolla tunes.Bonus In conversation with Al and Al's guitar tips.Region 0 code.

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