Record Details
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Record ID
241
Artist
Al Di Meola
Title
Splendido Hotel
Field / Genre
Jazz
Year Recorded
1980
Label
Columbia
Pressing
Am
Rating
****
Discs
2
Media
R
Date Bought
15 Sep 1980
Cost
¤15.00
Cover Name
—
Review
<p>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.</p><p>— <strong>Scott Yanow</strong></p>