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Di Meola's playing has evolved along the way; the shredding, intensity, speed, and pyrotechnics of his early albums were replaced by a more lyrical and introspective approach that shows some awareness of Pat Metheny yet is distinctively Al Di Meola. But one thing about the guitarist that hasn't changed is his affection for world music, which was a major influence on early albums such as Land of the Midnight Sun, Elegant Gypsy, and Casino, and is also a strong influence on his 2011 release Pursuit of Radical Rhapsody. This excellent album is jazz-rock fusion, but it is also world jazz; Di Meola maintains a decidedly international perspective throughout the CD, incorporating everything from Argentinian tango to Spanish flamenco to Middle Eastern and North African music. Afro-Cuban salsa is also part of the equation, and two of Di Meola's guests are people with definite Latin credentials: bassist Charlie Haden and Havana-born pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba.
Condition: NEW.
TRACK LISTING
1 Siberiana 8:28
2 Paramour's Lullaby 7:45
3 Mawazine, Pt. 1 2:07
4 Michelangelo's 7th Child 7:30
5 Gumbiero 6:18
6 Brave New World 1:54
7 Full Frontal Contrapuntal 4:52
8 That Way Before 3:06
9 Fireflies 4:01
10 Destination Gonzalo 5:16
11 Bona 6:00
12 Radical Rhapsody 5:02
13 Strawberry Fields 4:09
14 Mawazine, Pt. 2 2:54
15 Over the Rainbow 3:04
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