Al Di Meola World Sinfonia

Al Di Meola is an American guitarist and bandleader known for virtuoso technique and for blending jazz, Latin and world music influences; World Sinfonia is his acoustic project exploring tango and global sounds.

Al Di Meola is an American guitarist who rose to prominence in the 1970s (notably with Return to Forever) and has collaborated with artists such as Paco de Lucía and John McLaughlin; he has recorded albums interpreting Astor Piazzolla and led the World Sinfonia ensemble.

The available review praises Heart of the Immigrants as an acoustic, tango- and world-music-infused album evoking farewells and migration. It highlights Piazzolla interpretations, the stripped-down acoustic approach, and notable collaborators such as Dino Saluzzi and Arto Tunboyacian. The review awards the album a top rating.

For:Fans of acoustic jazz, tango and Piazzolla interpretations, guitar aficionados, listeners of world music and Latin-influenced jazz.