Al di Meola/NY, USA 1982

An extremely fast-playing demon! In 1982, during the heyday of Di Meola, who continued to perform furiously from the legendary album “Elegant Gypsy” that excited guitar kids all over the world, the prestigious New York City received the attention of many guitar players, both professional and amateur. The special edition that captures the famous performance that stomped at Savoy in ultra-high quality is now available for the first time! ! In 1981, he formed a super guitar trio with Paco de Lucía and John McLaughlin and dominated the headlines around the world. Both electric and acoustic instruments are truly at the highest level in the world. At that time, he was incredibly popular and was on his way to becoming a top guitarist in terms of his ability and ability. The culmination of this period was Di Meola’s first live album, “Tour de Force”. This is a popular album selected from a February live performance with an all-star lineup including Steve Gadd, Jan Hammer, Anthony Jackson, and Mingo Ruiz. However, GAD’s schedule at this time was minute by minute, and the concerts with this lineup only lasted a few times. There, RTF’s ally Stanley Clarke was introduced to Simon Phillips, a great drummer comparable to Gadd, the “little giant” who had hit it off with Jeff Beck’s group, and the tour continued. The prestigious Savoy performance in New York on April 7, 1982, which is said to be one of the best performances by that phantom lineup, is completely recorded for 1 hour and 45 minutes with the highest quality sound that has been carefully mastered by the label. The 2-disc set has arrived! ! The members became Al’s right-hand man at the heart of the Electric Route, including their reunion in the 2000s.They caught the attention of Gary Burton at Berklee College of Music, made their debut in Di Meola’s “Splendid Hotel,” and appeared on NBC TV in the US. Centered on keyboardist Philip Seth, who also served as the house band for the popular show “Saturday Night” with David Sanborn and Marcus Miller, the band includes percussionist Mingo Ruiz, who is the cornerstone of the Di Meola sound, and bassist Mingo Ruiz. The line-up of Anthony and the super-powerful Simon performs “Egyptian Danza”, “Señor Mouse”, “Mothership’s Theme”, “Electric Rendezvous”, and “Wraith with the Devil on the Spanish Highway”, Mingo Ruiz’s “Flight Over.Rio”, and even the acoustic guitar solo, you can enjoy an amazing live performance that can be said to be the culmination of Di Meola. Al’s signature mute staccato mechanical and high-speed phrasing full of tension roars out, followed by alternate picking that hardly even uses hammer-on, creating a sense of urgency with the tight rhythm, creating a new sound. Witness the creation of guitar sounds. Also, his Latin-flavored playing, which makes extensive use of the minor scale and Spanish mode, which is common with Chic, is also unique. Live at Savoy,New York,NY April.07.1982 EX – AUD 2020 Original Remaster 105 min Disc 1 1. Egyptian Danza 2. Senor Mouse 3. Ritmo de La Noche 4. Theme to the Mothership 5. Acoustic Solo Disc 2 1. Short Tales of the Black Forest 2. Black Cat Shuffle 3. Electric Rendezvous 4. Al Di’s Dream Theme 5. Race with the Devil on the Spanish Highway 6. Flight Over Rio Al di Meola – Guitar Phillippe Saisse – Keyboards Anthony Jackson – Bass Simon Phillips – Drums Mingo Lewis – Conga,Percussion