Al DiMeola [1979] Spendido Hotel

[01] Alien Chase On Arabian Desert
[02] Silent Story In Her Eyes
[03] Roller Jubilee
[04] Two To Tango
[05] Al Di's Dream Theme
[06] Dinner Music Of The Gods
[07] Splendido Sundance
[08] I Can Tell
[09] Spanish Eyes
[10] Isfahan
[11] Bianca's Midnight Lullaby



amg: Talk about ambitious. This two-LP set finds guitarist Al di Meola performing with his quintet of the time (featuring keyboardist Philippe Saisse), with studio musicians, solo, in a reunion with pianist Chick Corea, singing a love song, and welcoming veteran Les Paul for a version of "Spanish Eyes." Most of the music works quite well and it shows that di Meola (best-known for his speedy rock-oriented solos) is a surprisingly well-rounded and versatile musician.
(amg 10/10)