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Genre:
Jazz
Release Date: 10/30/2007
Too some,
Al di Meola is best known for is shredding guitar work as part of
Return to Forever, and also his early solo albums. But
di Meola has always had an interest in
flamenco styled acoustic playing (
"Mediterranean Sundance" off of
Elegant Gypsy, anyone?) -- which is the six-string style that he fully embraces on his 2007 release,
Diabolic Inventions and Seduction for Solo Guitar, Vol. 1: Music of Astor Piazzolla. Like its title says, the album is comprised solely of renditions of tunes by Argentine
tango composer
Astor Piazzolla, who is best known for trailblazing the
nuevo tango style (which contained traces of both
jazz and
classical). And
di Meola has no problem offering up a fine tribute, especially on such tracks as
"Campero" and
"Romantico." With
Diabolic Inventions and Seduction for Solo Guitar, one of the world's most technically gifted guitarists proves once and for all that he is also one of the most versatile, as well.
~Greg Prato, All Music Guide
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