Al Di Meola - Elegant Gypsy
Al Di Meola - Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Castanets, Piano, Synthesizer, Timbales, Percussion [click here to see other vinyl featuring Al Di Meola]
Acoustic Guitar – Paco De Lucia
Bass Guitar – Anthony Jackson
Congas, Synthesizer, Synthesizer, Sequencer, Percussion, Organ , Timbales, Cowbell – Mingo Lewis
Drums – Steve Gadd, Lenny White
Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Jan Hammer
Electric Piano, Piano, Synthesizer – Barry Miles
Written by Al Di Meola and Mingo Lewis
1 LP, Faithfully reproduced package, including a sheet reproduction of the original liner sleeve with a new note by Al Di Meola
Original analog Master tape : YES
Studio
Stereo
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Record Technology Incorporated
Label : Impex
Original Label : Columbia
Produced by Al Di Meola
Originally released in 1977
Reissued in September 2024
Tracks :
Side A:
- Flight Over Rio
- Midnight Tango
- Mediterranean Sundance
Side B:
- Race with Devil on Spanish Highway
- Lady of Rome, Sister of Brazil
- Elegant Gypsy Suite
Reviews :
“Guitarist Al di Meola's second record as a leader is generally an explosive affair, although it does have a fair amount of variety. With Jan Hammer or Barry Miles on keyboards, electric bassist Anthony Jackson, drummer Lenny White (Steve Gadd takes his place on the "Elegant Gypsy Suite"), and percussionist Mingo Lewis on most of the selections, di Meola shows off his speedy and rock-ish fusion style. He was still a member of Return to Forever at the time and was a stronger guitarist than composer, but di Meola did put a lot of thought into this music. The brief "Lady of Rome, Sister of Brazil" (an acoustic guitar solo) and "Mediterranean Sundance" (an acoustic duet with fellow guitarist Paco de Lucía) hints at di Meola's future directions. A near classic in the fusion vein”. AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Ratings :
Allmusic : 5 / 5 , Discogs :