Check out Al Di Meola's latest release and debut of his new band, "World Sinfonia", "The Grande Passion" (Telarc CD-84381). The percussionists are Gumbi Ortiz and Gilad, while Herman Romero backs up Di Meola on acoustic guitar and Mario Parmisano fills in on acoustic piano. Members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra fill in the gaps and the other musicians involved, like percussionist Arto Tuncboyacian, are all excellent. Well recorded and very involving music.
I'd suggest other Di Meola releases if you like percussion as he makes wide use of it and does so very well. Another of my favorites is his early '90's "Kiss My Axe". Track two has some wonderfully punishing bass drum slams! I also like the name of the album. Apparently it was his way of thumbing his nose at the recording industry.
I'd suggest other Di Meola releases if you like percussion as he makes wide use of it and does so very well. Another of my favorites is his early '90's "Kiss My Axe". Track two has some wonderfully punishing bass drum slams! I also like the name of the album. Apparently it was his way of thumbing his nose at the recording industry.