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CHICK COREA ~ ANTIDOTE
CONCORD 888072103351 (Barcode: 888072103351) ~ USA ~ Jazz-World Fusion

Recorded: 2019 Released: 2019

As 2021 nears its end it’s time to commemorate the passing of one of the greatest heroes of American Jazz, keyboardist / composer / bandleader Chick CoreaFind albums by this artist, who sadly passed in February this year.

This is the last studio album by Corea, recorded with an octet, which includes also drummer Marcus GilmoreFind albums by this artist, bassist Carlitos Del PuertoFind albums by this artist, saxophonist / flautist Jorge PardoFind albums by this artist, guitarist Nino JoseleFind albums by this artist, trombonist Steve DavisFind albums by this artist, trumpeter Michael RodriguesFind albums by this artist and percussionist Luisito QuinteroFind albums by this artist. Tap dancer Nino de los ReyesFind albums by this artist and vocalists Ruben BladesFind albums by this artist, Gayle MoranFind albums by this artist and Maria BiancaFind albums by this artist also appear on selected tracks.

The album re-visits Corea’s compositions from the albums “My Spanish HeartFind albums with this title” and “TouchstoneFind albums with this title”, presents two newly composed pieces for this album and also two pieces by other composers (Paco de LuciaFind albums by this artist and Antonio Carlos JobimFind albums by this artist) and finally a short treatment of a Classical composition, together eleven tracks.

The music is distinctly more Latin oriented that the original albums, taking it somewhat away from the Jazz facet and deeply into the grooves and rhythms of Spanish, Cuban, Brazilian and other areas of Latin music, all beautifully arranged, orchestrated and performed by these splendid musicians, under the guidance of the leader. This international team, which includes players from Cuba, Spain and American based musicians born in Latin countries, adds the authentic flavor, which was somewhat more hinted on the original albums. In the liner notes Cores says: “I might be of Italian heritage, but my heart is Spanish”, which certainly explains his adoration for the Latin zest.

Although the album does not introduce anything innovative as far as Corea’s musical heritage is concerned, it certainly confirms his unique talents as composer and player, which have always been beyond reproach.

Overall, this is certainly a proper document of one of the many facets of Corea’s music, which embraced a plethora of styles, genres and approaches, from Avant-Garde to Fusion, always brilliant and completely unique. His Artistry will be sadly missed and his sweet personality, to those who met him, will be always a cherished memory.
Updated: 28/12/2021Posted: 28/12/2021CD 1 Mini-Sleeve Recommend To A Friend

CHICK COREA ~ PLAYS
CONCORD 888072171442 (Barcode: 888072171442) ~ USA ~ Jazz

Recorded: 2018 Released: 2020

This is a 2CD album of solo piano performances by iconic American Jazz pianist / composer Chick CoreaFind albums by this artist. The recording dates and places are not specified, which is highly unusual, but the album was released first on Chick’s label in 2018, and this is the second edition released in 2020, just a few months before his death. The recording quality is absolutely sublime all the way through.

Corea plays some of his original compositions as well as his interpretations of works by Classical Music composers like Wolfgang Amadeus MozartFind albums by this artist, Domenico ScarlattiFind albums by this artist and Frederic ChopinFind albums by this artist or other Jazz composers like Bill EvansFind albums by this artist, Thelonious MonkFind albums by this artist, George GershwinFind albums by this artist, Antonio Carlos JobimFind albums by this artist and Paco De LuciaFind albums by this artist. A couple of piano duets (played on one piano) are also included, one with Israeli pianist Yaron HermanFind albums by this artist and another with French pianist Charles HeisserFind albums by this artist. Corea also adds his spoken word commentary about the music he is about to perform.

Although the music does not add anything new to listeners familiar with Corea’s music, it is a great document of his Artistry, versatility and his excellent contact with his audience, which always was one of his virtues.

Overall this is a wonderful addition to the extensive recording legacy left to us by Corea, which sparkles and shines, and as always brings infinite joy to the listeners. He was a unique musician and a beautiful human being, and I have been lucky to enjoy both of these qualities at first hand.
Updated: 18/02/2022Posted: 18/02/2022CD 2 Digipak Recommend To A Friend

CHICK COREA ~ PORTRAITS
STRETCH 888072356030 (Barcode: 888072356030) ~ USA ~ Jazz

Recorded: 2011 - 2012 Released: 2014

As incredible as it might sound, pianist / composer Chick CoreaFind albums by this artist has been an integral and continuous element of the soundtrack of my life for the last five decades. I travelled with him hand in hand through every album he released over the years, moving from modern Jazz, to Free and Improvised Music, to piano solo miniatures, to Fusion, back to modern mainstream, to piano-vibraphone duets, to piano duets, to electric groups and acoustic trios, to Classical explorations and on and on. What a journey...

As usual every new album by Chick is an adventure. It´s been a while since he released a solo piano album and this 2CD set full of outstanding solo performances is a true delight in every sense. All the music was recorded live during his solo piano performances in Europe, Canada and US (and even Africa). On the first CD Chick performs several lengthy interpretations of pieces by Thelonious MonkFind albums by this artist, Bud PowellFind albums by this artist and Bill EvansFind albums by this artist, one standard and one pop song by Stevie WonderFind albums by this artist. The last track on the first CD is his composition dedicated to Paco De LuciaFind albums by this artist. On the second CD he performs twenty five miniatures, first by Classical composers Alexander ScriabinFind albums by this artist and Bela BartokFind albums by this artist and then two sets of his own compositions grouped under the common titles: "Children´s Songs" and "Portraits". Both CDs include Chick´s spoken interludes explaining his intentions and motivations behind the music he performs.

It seems pretty superfluous to try and explain anything about the music herein. Obviously it presents a wide scope of cultural backgrounds from Classical European music to modernism and than Jazz and its various facets and finally the personal universe of Chick Corea, which is able to contain all that infinite richness and expand upon it. Chick´s way of playing is very personal and quite recognizable to his followers and connoisseurs, so there are no great surprises in that area, except that for a man in his seventies Chick is infinitely more alive, creative and inventive than today´s young zombie generation stuck inside their smart phones.

Technically the music is superbly recorded, with excellent detail and warm ambience, which makes listening to this album a delightful experience. Chick is still one of the leaders of the Jazz pack and life seems to treat him and his music well, for which we all should be grateful. Listening for two hours to this music is a trip to sanity so put your feet up and enjoy as long as you can.
Updated: 26/08/2020Posted: CD 2 Mini-Sleeve Recommend To A Friend

LARRY CORYELL ~ LAST SWING WITH IRELAND
ANGEL AIR 641 (Barcode: 5055011700413) ~ USA ~ Jazz

Recorded: 2016 Released: 2021

This is the last studio recording by the iconic American guitarist / composer Larry CoryellFind albums by this artist, captured just a few months before his untimely passing. The music was recorded in Ireland in an intimate trio setting with local bassist Dave RedmondFind albums by this artist and drummer Kevin BradyFind albums by this artist. The album presents six tracks, four of which are standards and two are originals co-composed by the trio members.

Coryell plays with incredible vigor and passion and his virtuosity is unblemished, which means that this album is a delightful farewell with his sublime and unique talent.

Coryell did not receive the due respect for his revolutionary role as a Godfather of American Jazz-Rock Fusion, starting with his absolutely amazing work with Gary BurtonFind albums by this artist in the 1960s and later his own groups, like The Eleventh HouseFind albums by this artist and duets / trios with other great guitarists, like Philip CatherineFind albums by this artist, Paco De LuciaFind albums by this artist, John McLaughlinFind albums by this artist and others. His extraordinary recording legacy includes over fifty albums as a leader and close to double that number as a sideman. In retrospect he remains as one of the greatest Guitar heroes of all time.

I have been fortunate to meet Larry Coryell many times, as well as his first wife Julie CoryellFind albums by this artist, who wrote one of the first books about Fusion and was a great photographer.

Overall, this is a delightful classic Jazz guitar album, which should delight every true guitar lover, even though it is not particularly innovative. It is, however, simply delightful!
Updated: 02/11/2021Posted: 02/11/2021CD 1 Digipak Recommend To A Friend

PACO DE LUCIA / AL DI MEOLA / JOHN MCLAUGHLIN ~ THE GUITAR TRIO
VERVE 533215 (Barcode: 731453321526) ~ SPAIN ~ Jazz-World Fusion

Recorded: 1996 Released: 1996

14 years after recording their last acoustic guitar album together, Paco De LuciaFind albums by this artist, Al Di MeolaFind albums by this artist and John McLaughlinFind albums by this artist - three guitar geniuses - get together again to deliver a follow up. This album is every bit as good as their previous encounters. There is no evidence whatsoever of weariness, on the contrary – age seems to agree with them, refining their musical instincts. As usual, the music was all composed by the players themselves, except one bossa-nova, which gets a superb treatment. The format of duos and trios seems to be a perfect vehicle for all three players to express their outstanding abilities and they explore it to the extreme. There is really not much to say here, except recommend this album to every music lover – satisfaction guaranteed.
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PACO DE LUCIA / JOHN MCLAUGHLIN ~ PACO AND JOHN – LIVE AT MONTREUX 1987
EAR MUSIC 4029759132035 (Barcode: 4029759132035) ~ SPAIN ~ Jazz-World Fusion

Recorded: 1987 Released: 2016

This is a 2CD live album documenting the 1987 appearance by the guitar duo of Spanish guitar virtuoso Paco De LuciaFind albums by this artist and British guitar wizard John McLaughlinFind albums by this artist at the Montreux Jazz Festival. The two recorded a couple of revolutionary guitar trio albums in the early 1980s together wit American guitarist Al Di MeolaFind albums by this artist, which achieved worldwide acclaim and were superb examples of the Jazz-World Music Fusion. Almost a decade after the concert captured here (in 1996) the trio reunited to record their final album together. The album presents nine tracks (one a medley of two compositions), two solo (one each) and then seven duo performances, which include original compositions by De Lucia and McLaughlin, a Jazz standard, and one composition each by Chick CoreaFind albums by this artist and Egberto GismontiFind albums by this artist. The music is excellently recorded and allows all the subtle nuances of the two guitars to be heard perfectly.

The music and the performances are of course Godly by any standard, as these two musicians are perfectly bonded not only by their sublime talents but also a deep personal friendship and affinity. After years of playing together they created a wonderful amalgam of their individual playing styles and idiosyncrasies, which separately are almost unbridgeable, into a perfect unity. The music bridges genres and styles, cultural influences and playing techniques, which of course is quite common today but was less obvious at the time.

It is important to understand that this music goes far beyond showing off individual talents, and is first and foremost and attempt to bring people together. It is also completely universal and although obviously immediately appealing to lovers of the guitar, in is able to penetrate the heart of every true music connoisseur. The passing time made it vividly clear that this music is absolutely timeless and should be cherished forever!
Updated: 01/08/2020Posted: 01/08/2020CD 2 Mini-Sleeve Essential Recommend To A Friend

AL DE MEOLA / JOHN MCLAUGHLIN / PACO DE LUCIA ~ SATURDAY NIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO
EAR MUSIC 4029759177913 (Barcode: 4029759177913) ~ USA ~ Jazz-World Fusion

Recorded: 1980 Released: 2022

This is a sensational archival album, which presents for the first time the material by the legendary trio of American guitarist Al Di MeolaFind albums by this artist, British guitarist John McLaughlinFind albums by this artist and Spanish guitarist Paco De LuciaFind albums by this artist, recorded at the Saturday concert following the Friday concert that produced one of the most iconic Jazz-World Fusion and Jazz Guitar albums “Friday Night In San FranciscoFind albums with this title”. The album presents seven tracks, six of which are original compositions by the trio members and one is by Brazilian guitarist / composer Luiz BonfaFind albums by this artist.

None of the compositions on this album appear on the original album, which is even more spectacular. Four of the tracks present performances by the trio and three are solo performances by each of the trio members, which is also quite different from the original album, which offered three duets and two trio performances, one recorded a few months later in the studio. In short this new album is a completely new addition to the original album, and a wonderful “missing link” to the music the trio played at the time, i.e. during the 1980 concert tour.

The music is of course everything one expects from these three Maestros, an incredible amalgam of styles and passions, which puts together Jazz, Fusion and Flamenco into one steaming pot, which works.

Overall, this music should have been released at the time as part of a double album with the original material, but better late than never, as long as it is not lost in the vault. Essential and classic stuff, which deserves to be heard and learned from. With De Lucia no longer with us, this is a tribute to his memory. Absolutely not to be missed!
Updated: 15/08/2022Posted: 15/08/2022CD 1 Digipak Recommend To A Friend

AL DI MEOLA ~ HEART OF THE IMMIGRANTS
WOUNDED BIRD 9052 (Barcode: 664140905221) ~ USA ~ Jazz-World Fusion

Recorded: 1993 Released: 2005

Al Di MeolaFind albums by this artist’s amazing talents as composer and guitarist have been with us since the early 1970s, when he captured the world’s attention as the guitarist of Return To ForeverFind albums by this artist. After leaving RTF in late 1976 Di Meola started to record a series of solo albums, alternating between acoustic and electric guitar. The first years of his solo career were dedicated to the Fusion genre, but gradually he incorporated many other musical elements in his work, such as classical and world music. He also cooperated with John McLaughlinFind albums by this artist and Paco de LuciaFind albums by this artist in a series of acoustic guitar trio recordings, which rank amongst the most revered albums of such type. This beautiful album presents Al’s on acoustic guitar with a group called “World Sinfonia”, playing superb instrumental music influenced by world music elements, the Argentinean tango in particular. In fact this is a second album in which Di Meola pays tribute to the Argentinean genius Astor PiazzollaFind albums by this artist. Although only four of the included tracks were composed by Piazzolla, the rest of the music, composed by Di Meola, is close in spirit to the Master’s legacy. The bandeneon virtuoso Dino SaluzziFind albums by this artist is another world famous group member taking part in these recordings and his contribution help immensely to create the authentic tango atmosphere. The entire album is a masterpiece of musical creation, exciting, emotional and incredibly beautiful all the way through. One would have to be completely deaf to stay indifferent to this enchanting music.
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AL DI MEOLA ~ SPLENDIDO HOTEL / ELECTRIC RENDEZVOUS
BGO 0927 (Barcode: 5017261209276) ~ USA ~ Jazz-World Fusion

Recorded: 1980 - 1982 Released: 2010

This is a reissue / remaster of the 4th and 5th studio albums by American guitarist / composer Al Di MeolaFind albums by this artist: “Splendido HotelFind albums with this title” from 1980 and “Electric RendezvousFind albums with this title” from 1982, released on ColumbiaFind albums on this label Records. He is supported by his regular band at the time with keyboardist Philippe SaisseFind albums by this artist, bassist Tim LandersFind albums by this artist, drummer Robbie GonzalesFind albums by this artist and percussionist Eddie ColonFind albums by this artist. Many guest artists appear on these albums, including pianist Chick CoreaFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Jan HammerFind albums by this artist, bassist Anthony JacksonFind albums by this artist, drummer Steve GaddFind albums by this artist, guitarist Paco De LuciaFind albums by this artist, percussionist Mingo LewisFind albums by this artist and others. “Splendido Hotel”, originally a 2LP album, presents eleven tracks, seven composed by De Meola, one co-composed with Saisse, one by Saisse, one by Corea and one a pop standard. “Electric Rendezvous” presents eight tracks, five composed by Di Meola, and one each by Saisse, Hammer and Lewis.

The music is the usual splendid mixture of superb melodies, Jazz licks, Fusion Groove and Spanish / Latin / Mediterranean / Flamenco Folkloristic accents, which was De Meola’s home turf. There is plenty of brilliant guitar playing by Di Meola and excellent parts by the guest artists, and although these two albums are not surprising or innovative as far as Di Meola’s output in the first decade of his career is concerned, they withstand the test of time splendidly and still sound great today.

Overall, this is a marvelous reminder of the early days of Di Meola’s recording career, full of virtuosity, superb compositions and passionate performances by him and his cohorts, which were the leading American Fusion musicians at the time. They are a must in any serious Jazz-Rock Fusion / Jazz-World Fusion record collection.
Updated: 28/02/2024Posted: 28/02/2024CD 2 Slipcase Remastered Recommend To A Friend

AL DI MEOLA / JOHN MCLAUGHLIN / PACO DE LUCIA ~ FRIDAY NIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO
PHILIPS 800047 (Barcode: 042280004729) ~ USA ~ Jazz-World Fusion

Recorded: 1980 Released: 1990

This meeting of three guitar geniuses - Al Di MeolaFind albums by this artist, John McLaughlinFind albums by this artist and Paco De LuciaFind albums by this artist - captured live, produced one of the most commercially successful jazz albums in all times. The unbelievable technique, the neck-breaking speed, the telepathic interplay and the soaring melodies create such an overwhelming effect, that it is virtually irresistible to any music lover. The album includes also one track recorded later in the studio and music they perform was written mostly by the participants, but includes also superb interpretations of compositions by Chick CoreaFind albums by this artist and the genius Brazilian composer / musician Egberto GismontiFind albums by this artist. Saying anything else about this album is purely superfluous – it is a classic!
 CD 1 Essential Recommend To A Friend

PEDRO ITURRALDE / PACO DE LUCIA ~ FLAMENCO JAZZ
MPS 4029759097389 (Barcode: 4029759097389) ~ SPAIN ~ Jazz-World Fusion

Recorded: 1967 Released: 2014

This is a reissue of a little known album by Spanish saxophonist Pedro IturraldeFind albums by this artist and his quintet, which also included Italian trombonist Dino PianaFind albums by this artist, German pianist Paul GrasslFind albums by this artist, Swiss bassist Erich PeterFind albums by this artist and German drummer Peer WyborisFind albums by this artist. The quintet was joined by the very young Spanish guitar player Paco De LuciaFind albums by this artist (19 years old at the time), who would later on achieve an enormous artistic success as a solo artist. Together the sextet performs four extended compositions, two originals composed by Iturralde and two arrangements of Flamenco pieces composed by the great Spanish composer Manuel de FallaFind albums by this artist.

Conceived by the legendary producer Joachim BerendtFind albums by this artist, this is one of the earliest and most striking examples of Jazz-World Fusion in European Jazz, which retains all of its beauty and elegance to this very day. Of course Miles DavisFind albums by this artist and Gil EvansFind albums by this artist recorded "Sketches Of SpainFind albums with this title" a few years earlier, producing a classic example of the genre, but this album merges Jazz and the folkloristic elements much more naturally and symbiotically.

The music allows plenty of space for all the participants to play stretched solos and the listener is fully exposed to their abilities. Iturralde plays some very proficient statements and his sound and phrasing incorporates a distinctive Spanish flavor. De Lucia is brilliant as always and his acoustic guitar emits an unstoppable cascade of notes. Overall the music is simply wonderful from start to finish and manages to move and excite, displaying elegance and grace of rare quality.

Jazz-World Fusion connoisseurs should rejoice having the opportunity to grab a copy of this album, which was out of print for decades. Hopefully it will be discovered by the young generation of music lovers and musicians alike, as it a true classic example of the idiom.
Side Note
The legendary German MPSFind albums on this label (Musik Produktion Schwarzwald) label, founded by Hans Georg Brunner-SchwerFind albums by this artist (HGBS) in 1963, first as SABAFind albums on this label Records and later on from 1968 as MPS Records, was the most important independent European record label, which had an enormous contribution to the development of European Jazz. For many years MPS cooperated with the legendary German producer / author Joachim BerendtFind albums by this artist, my Friend and Mentor, whose visionary approach and open-mindedness brought the crème de la crème of the Jazz (in the broadest meaning of the word) musicians from all over the world to the label. Between 1963 and 1983 MPS produced about five hundred albums, many of which are among the most important Jazz recordings on this planet.

In 1983 the MPS catalog was sold to UniversalFind albums on this label, which sadly resulted in all those artistic treasures to almost disappear from the face of the earth – a situation not only tragic but culturally criminal. Universal reissued a part of the MPS albums (probably 128 titles) on CD between 1999 and 2011 under the "Most Perfect Sound Edition" moniker.

Since 2008 the German Promising MusicFind albums on this label label released some of the MPS recordings, but at a very slow pace.

In 2014 the German company Edel AG bought the MPS catalogue from Universal and released a series of 25 MPS albums on CD with a new slipcase graphic design, which brought all those excellent albums back to life. In 2015 Edel AG started to record and release new albums under the MPS moniker. In 2016 Edel AG released a series of 10 classic MPS albums on CD, which were beautifully remastered and re-packaged, presenting the original artwork and liner notes, as well as new liner notes and photographs. An obvious labor of love, these reissues are what the MPS catalogue truly deserves. This project was continued in 2017 with another series of 10 classic MPS albums released on CD. In later years some new reissues were released sporadically.

Over the years many SABA / MPS albums were reissued in Japan, which is often the only available source for these albums today, but that is a story in itself.
Updated: 27/05/2018Posted: 21/05/2016CD 1 Slipcase Remastered Recommend To A Friend

MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA ~ MAHAVISHNU
WOUNDED BIRD 5190 (Barcode: 664140519022) ~ UK ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion

Recorded: 1984 Released: 2002

7th album by Mahavishnu OrchestraFind albums by this artist, recorded almost 6 years after the last album recorded by MO Mk. III (which means this was MO Mk. IV). In the years that passed between these two incarnations of MO John McLaughlinFind albums by this artist recorded several superb solo albums as well as trio albums with Al Di MeolaFind albums by this artist & Paco De LuciaFind albums by this artist and of course led the ShaktiFind albums by this artist World-Fusion ensemble – a truly astonishing body of music. The reincarnation of MO served as a project to take another look at the Fusion genre and reflect the changes that the genre went through. McLaughlin selected some of the best Fusion players for his group, with veteran Billy CobhamFind albums by this artist on drums, Swedish bass player Jonas HellborgFind albums by this artist (with whom he recorded several duo and trio albums later), and two excellent representatives of the second generation of US Fusion players: Bill EvansFind albums by this artist (the other Bill Evans) on sax and Mitchell FormanFind albums by this artist on keyboards. The music on this album is very different from what the first six MO albums presented. It is much more laid-back, relaxed, serene and cerebral. McLaughlin plays with layers of electronic sounds produced by his guitar synthesizer and Forman’s keyboards, with plenty of space for Evans to solo. The rhythm section is also much looser and provides just the right setting for this music. If you are just into the Fusion pyrotechnics as displayed on the early MO albums, this one will be a disappointment, but if you are into great music, you will truly appreciate this one. The fact that AtlanticFind albums on this label never reissued this album proves how blind and deaf the Majors are and I am grateful to Terry from Wounded BirdFind albums on this label to bring this superb music back to life.
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JOHN MCLAUGHLIN ~ MONTREUX CONCERTS
WARNER MUSIC SWITZERLAND 9701 (Barcode: 5050466970121) ~ UK ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion

Recorded: 1974 - 1999 Released: 2003

This monumental Box Set (17 CDs!) is a collection of live recordings by John McLaughlinFind albums by this artist and his various ensembles at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland between 1974 and 1999. 25 years of McLaughlin’s brilliant career are summarized here in a continuous stream of mind-bugging musical brilliance and diversity. The exceptionally warm response and rapport between the musicians and the audience (which is so typical of the Montreux Festival) and the brilliant sound quality turn this set into a dream-come-true for every McLaughlin fan on earth. The various McLaughlin’s groups captured here are: Mahavishnu OrchestraFind albums by this artist Mk. II (with Jean-Luc PontyFind albums by this artist and Gayle MoranFind albums by this artist), ShaktiFind albums by this artist, One Truth BandFind albums by this artist, Mahavishnu Orchestra Mk. IV (with Bill EvansFind albums by this artist), Free SpiritsFind albums by this artist, Heart Of ThingsFind albums by this artist and Remember ShaktiFind albums by this artist. Also included are duets with Chick CoreaFind albums by this artist, Paco De LuciaFind albums by this artist and Carlos SantanaFind albums by this artist. McLaughlin plays acoustic and electric guitar and the guitar synthesizer, all of them with his usual eloquence and elegance. All this is an ocean of music, crossing genres like Fusion, Jazz and World Music, always brilliantly performed and highly inspiring. The genius of John McLaughlin as a player, composer, bandleader and visionary artist is omnipresent here from the first note to the very last. Although this set is relatively expensive, buying it is money well spent, probably better spent than any other recorded music you can get. Absolutely essential!
Updated: 07/01/2022Posted: CD 17 Box Set Essential Recommend To A Friend

JOHN MCLAUGHLIN / AL DI MEOLA / PACO DE LUCIA ~ PASSION, GRACE & FIRE
PHILIPS 811334 ~ UK ~ Jazz-World Fusion


Two years after recording their immensely successful live album Friday Night In San FranciscoFind albums with this title, the three guitar geniuses - John McLaughlinFind albums by this artist, Al Di MeolaFind albums by this artist and Paco De LuciaFind albums by this artist - gathered to record a studio album, which reflects again their supernatural ability to improvise together in both the duo and trio formats. One could hardly find a better description for this music than the title of this 1982 album, which says it all. Their ability to exchange hot licks, as well as compliment each other by providing elegant background for the respective solos is truly phenomenal. The music is entirely acoustic of course and it is all composed by the three participants. There is a definite influence of Spanish, Flamenco and Gypsy folk motifs, strong jazzy feel and incredible musicality. They truly play with pleasure to please the listener, who should be able to discover new layers of intricate phrases with each repeated listening. A true classic!
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