11th Annual SFJAZZ Spring Season Presents
Al Di Meola’s World Sinfonia
- When
- Sat Feb 27, 2010
- Where
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Time
- 8:00pm
- Cost
- $25 - $65
- Tags
- Music
Description
A technical virtuoso with uncommon soul and passion, Al Di Meola is on the shortlist of the world’s great guitarists. Di Meola came to worldwide prominence in 1974 with Chick Corea and Return to Forever, playing a quicksilver form of electric jazz that, along with the simultaneous work of John McLaughlin, set a new high-water mark for what could be achieved on his instrument. Released only two years later, Land of the Midnight Sun launched a prolific career as a leader. His many collaborators over the years include McLaughlin, Paco de Lucia, Jean Luc Ponty, Stanley Clarke, Dino Saluzzi, Herbie Hancock, Steve Gadd and scores of others. The World Sinfonia project, which was first recorded in 1990 and then again with 1993’s Heart of the Immigrants showcases his brilliant acoustic guitar playing, while allowing Di Meola to explore various European, Latin and Middle Eastern influences. This SFJAZZ performance marks the return of a true world-fusion of flamenco, tango, Gypsy and Latin jazz, delivered by a multi-cultural band of the very highest order.More Info
- Link
- http://www.sfjazz.org
- Call
- 866-920-5299 (Box Office)
- Contact Form (account required)
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