Al di Meola

An acclaimed fusion guitarist, Al Di Meola is a jazz-rock pioneer who has embraced a globally expansive mix of sounds. A key member of Chick Corea's landmark fusion band Return to Forever, Di Meola established his reputation on the group's classic dates before coming into his own on solo albums like 1976's Land of the Midnight Sun, 1977's Elegant Gypsy, and 1980's Splendido Hotel. Part of an all-star acoustic guitar trio with John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucia, Di Meola has also collaborated with Stanley Clarke, Larry Coryell, Paul Simon, Luciano Pavarotti, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, C...