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Albert Laurence Di Meola (born July 22, 1954) [1] is an American guitarist. Known for his works in jazz fusion and world music, he began his career as guitarist with the group Return to Forever in 1974. From 1976 to 1978 he played with Stomu Yamashta in the supergroup Go on three records.
A bona fide guitar hero and perennial poll-winner, Al Di Meola has been recognized internationally over the past four decades as virtuoso of the highest order.
Jan 22, 2024 · Fan-shot footage shows the fusion guitar icon appears to to have made a strong recovery, following his onstage health scare last fall.
2 days ago · Al Di Meola released his latest album, “Twentyfour,” on July 19. He began the project in 2020, thinking the compositions would result in an acoustic-driven project. While the pieces retain ...
5 days ago · Credit: Hannes Magerstaedt/Getty Images. Born in New Jersey in 1954, Al Di Meola. is a bona fide guitar legend. At the age of just 19, he was chosen by the great Chick Corea to fill the guitar ...
6 days ago · Available digitally as a 2LP gatefold and double CD, Al Di Meola’s Twentyfour is a veritable microcosm of the many solo albums he’s released since 1976’s Land of the Midnight Sun, issued during his tenure with fusion titans Return To Forever. Originally conceived during the pandemic as an acoustic endeavor, this latest project of Di Meola morphed dramatically during its gestation period.
Oct 12, 2022 · His complex chordal figures, super speed-infused guitar solos, and six-string sonic intensity has influenced hordes of guitarists ever since Di Meola first burst upon the scene in 1974 as a 19-year-old guitarist for jazz fusion exponents Return To Forever.
Al Di Meola is a living legend celebrated for pioneering a unique style of impeccable guitar technique combined with a sophisticated global musical language that’s captured the hearts of ...
After three landmark recordings with Return to Forever -- 1974's Where Have I Known You Before, 1975's Grammy Award winning No Mystery and 1976's Romantic Warrior -- the group disbanded and Al subsequently started up his career as a solo artist.
Mar 5, 2024 · Al Di Meola has announced Twentyfour – the jazz fusion virtuoso’s first studio album in four years, which has been previewed by its lead single, Fandango.
