Al DiMeola "Electric Rendezvous"

Al DiMeola "Electric Rendezvous"

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Al DiMeola
Electric Rendezvous
The Story
"Electric Rendezvous", DiMeola's fifth CBS recording, features heavy keyboard contributions from Jan Hammer, as well as the usual fiery playing by the New York based guitarist. "Electric Rendezvous", in addition to offering the explosive sound of DiMeola's amped-up black Les Paul, sports several acoustic numbers, including a duet with Paco De Lucia on "Passion, Grace and Fire". There is plenty of interchange between DiMeola and super synthesist Jan Hammer on tracks such as "God Bird Change" and the Hammer-composed "Crusin'". This lesser-known effort is strongly recommended to fans of rock inflected jazz guitar and any Jan Hammer supporter.
The Music
03:51 God Bird Change Instrumental
07:47 Electric Rendezvous Instrumental
05:34 Passion, Grace And Fire * Instrumental
04:16 Crusin' Instrumental
03:00 Black Cat Shuffle Instrumental
04:17 Ritmo De La Noche Instrumental
01:40 Somalia * Instrumental
04:02 Jewel Inside A Dream Instrumental
    * Acoustic
The Artists
Al DiMeola Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Production
Paco De Lucia Guitar on "Passion, Grace & Fire"
Jan Hammer Keyboards
Steve Gadd Drums
Anthony Jackson Bass
Mingo Lewis Percussion, Keyboards
Philippe Saisse Keyboards
Dennis Mackay Production, Engineering
Chris Haas Engineering Assistance
Philip Roberge Executive Production
Roger Judge Equipment Management
Bob Ludwig Mastering
Paula Scher Design
Mark Hess Illustration
Recorded at The Power Station, New York City, Electric Lady Studios, New York City, Miami Sound Studios, White Plains and Ochoa Recording Studios in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Mixed at Cherokee Recording Studios, Hollywood.

Mastered at Masterdisk, NY.