Al Di Meola New World Sinfonia feat. Gonzalo Rubalcaba live in Marciac, France. Rubalcaba joined the New World Sinfonia for some selected concerts in 2011. Further collaborations are planned for 2012!
Line-up options:
Al di Meola World Sinfonia Quartet
Al di Meola World Sinfonia Sixtet
Al di Meola World Sinfonia feat. Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Al di Meola in duo with Gonzalo Rubalcaba, piano
Al di Meola in duo with Peo Alfonsi, guitar
Quartet Line-up:
Al Di Meola - guitar
Kevin Seddiki or Peo Alfonsi - guitar
Fausto Beccalossi - accordion
Peter Kaszas - drums
Special feature:
Al Di Meola New World Sinfonia
Al Di Meola's highly celebrated career has spanned a wide range of emotions into a unique style embodying the artists world inspired influences. From the beginning of his solo career, where records like 'Land of the Midnight Sun', 'Elegant Gypsy' and 'Casino' were amongst the highest selling records of any instrumental artist at that time, Al Di Meola continues to make, with respect, startling achievements in music pioneering while the decline of U.S. radio continues to elude most interesting contemporary music.Al Di Meola, again and again, reveals himself as a seasoned gifted contemporary composer and a player of deepening grace and evocative lyricism. He has been continually sited by many of the top prominent Music critics around the world for his virtuosic guitar work and compositions. Al's intrigue with complex rhythmic syncopation combined with provocative lyrical melodies always incorporating, sophisticated harmony at the root of these serious but heart felt works is central and foremost. Influenced greatly by jazz guitarist Larry Coryell, Di Meola had enrolled at Berklee College of Music in Boston, here his marathon practice sessions are still the stuff of legends. After a brief stint with keyboardist Barry Miles, Al Di Meola was tapped by Chick Corea in 1974 - at the age of 19. Now his star quickly ascended. His awesome technique and musical depth can be traced back to the debut album with Chick Corea - 'Return to Forever' in 1974. In 1980, marked the triumph of the 'Super Guitar Trio' with Paco De Lucia and John McLaughlin. The record 'Friday Night in San Francisco' became a landmark recording resulting in wide acclaim. The result of which, surpassing two million records in sales. They toured from 1980 through 1983 and reunited for a 3rd CD 'Guitar Trio' in 1996 followed by a world tour. In early 1996, Al Di Meola formed a new trio with the likes of Jean Luc Ponty and Stanley Clarke named 'The Rite of Strings'. In 2000 he formed the 'Al Di Meola World Sinfonia 2000' featuring musicians from Argentina, Cuba and Israel. Several recordings, countless awards, (including three gold albums) and six million albums later, Al Di Meola is still challenging himself and his music. Among some of the names in his illustrious career, with whom Al has recorded or played with include the likes of Chick Corea, Luciano Pavarotti, Paco De Lucia, Paul Simon, Phil Collins, Santana, John McLaughlin, Larrv Coryell, Steve Winwood, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Jaco Pastorius, Les Paul, jean Luc Ponty, Steve Vai, Frank Zappa, Milton Naciemento, Egberto Gismonti, Jimmy Page, Tony Williams, Stanley Clarke, Stevie Wonder, Irakere and many more. 2011 brought the release of his new studio album "Pursuit of Radical Rhapsody" featuring guests like Charlie Haden, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Peter Erskine and Barry Miles.
Available / On Tour:
November, December 2012 - February, March 2013 (Europe)
Kenny Garrett
Grammy winning saxophonist Kenny Garrett has become the preeminent alto saxophonist of his generation. He will be touring Europe in November to celebrate his 2012 Mack Avenue release, Seeds From The Underground. In conjunction with Nathan Horne and Tree Lawn Artists.
Available / On Tour:
November 2012 (Europe)
Gonzalo Rubalcaba
The outstanding Cuban musician Gonzalo Rubalcaba is undoubtedly one of the new masters of modern Jazz piano. Now Gonzalo heads for a European tours in 2012 and 2013 - solo and as a trio!
Available / On Tour:
November, December 2012 & March, May 2013 (Europe)
Tania Maria Quartet
Whether playing fiery samba, tranquil bossa, Afro-Latin, Pop and Jazz fusion, or any other style, Tania Maria maintains a style that is uniquely her own. Her vibrant voice, brilliant piano work and outstanding performances have made her an artist of great international popularity.
Available / On Tour:
June, July, August, September, October, November, December 2012 (Europe)