Check out to satisfying acknowledgments the musicians, particularly Mario Parmisano, give to one another and to the audience, at the end of some of the more rollicking tracks.
Di Meola is a fountain gushing forth music. Although he sits during the entire performance, watch as he pops his shoulders ever so gently as he concentrates on his dexterous playing. It’s also interesting to hear how he can also make the acoustic guitar sound electric, with his assortment of pedals. Di Meola didn’t speak very much, but this may have been due to the fact that he was playing to a German audience.
I had the pleasure of seeing Al Di Meola in concert in support of the tango-influenced “Heart of the Immigrants” recording with guitarist Chris Carrington and percussionist Arto Tuncboyaciyan. This DVD brought back some positive memories.
Al Di Meola still flies under the public’s radar, but he deserves every accolade he gets. For jazz / fusion fans, see him live when you can, but in the meantime, get "One of These Nights." It’s on sale February 15, 2005.
Article comments
1 - godoggo
I've always liked Al, and I still pull out my old copy of Casino sometimes, but I really really really like the stuff he's been doing in recent years, since he discovered Astor Piazolla. His music has improved in every way, more creative, more sophisticated, more expressive, deeper.
2 - Paul Roy
Great review. Very visual. I might have to check this one out as it sounds like more of a band venture than his Montreux performances. I'm still dying to see a killer electric Di Meola show
3 - Triniman
When I saw him, I could have sworn he only played an acoustic guitar. But, he had the audience totally eating out of his hands.
Yea, by all means, check out this DVD.