Al Di Meola (born July 22, 1954) is an American guitarist known for jazz fusion and flamenco-influenced playing. He joined Chick Corea's Return to Forever as a teenager and went on to a prolific solo career, releasing landmark albums such as Land Of The Midnight Sun (1976) and Elegant Gypsy (1977).

Known for virtuosic technique and a blend of jazz fusion, flamenco and Latin sounds; early membership in Return to Forever; collaborations and associations with Chick Corea, Paco de Lucía and Astor Piazzolla; notable albums include Land Of The Midnight Sun, Elegant Gypsy and Di Meola Plays Piazzolla.

Al Di Meola is a celebrated American guitarist noted for jazz fusion, flamenco and Latin-influenced music. DeBaser hosts a handful of enthusiastic reviews highlighting key albums and live shows. Recommended entry points: Land Of The Midnight Sun, Elegant Gypsy, Di Meola Plays Piazzolla.

For:Fans of jazz fusion, flamenco and Latin-influenced guitar; guitarists and world-music listeners.

 Jazz fusion, flamenco, and Latin American music, these are the ingredients of an immortal music that after thirty years continues to thrill, a sublime and mysterious journey of which the young (then) talent Al Di Meola will guide you.

  Discover the review

 The Italo-American Al Di Meola is no exception. An enfant prodige of the guitar, at only nineteen he joined Chick Corea's Return to Forever taking part in the recording of three successful albums (Where Have I Known You Before, No Mystery, and Romantic Warrior), only to embark on a solo career after the group's disbandment in 1976.

  Discover the review

 I am sad while I am happy. Or perhaps it is enough to tell you that, while the echo of the last notes of "Miloga del Angel" fades, I am. Captured by tango, at that moment "I am" and that's it.

  Discover the review

 Al Di Meola in front. His speed in moving his fingers on the guitar is impressive. Truly frightening.

  Discover the review
You and Al Di Meola
Who knows Al Di Meola?
Loading...