Al Di Meola - One of These Nights (2025)

Right from the start and with an almost imperceptible smile Al Di Meola deftly conjured up the most amazing runs and gorgeous melodies. Concentration rather than tension, and devotion rather than routine are tangible in his playing. Masterful virtuosity combined with perfect feeling for emotions. Al Di Meola assembled a thoroughly excellent group of musicians for this review of the highlights of a career spanning almost three decades - a fantastic combination of romantic chamber music, traditional Latin American music and the freedom of jazz, constantly switching between off-the-cuff improvisation and intricate set-pieces. Time and again the musicians manage to vary familiar pieces with surprising rhythm changes and brilliant soundscapes.

Al Di Meola (guitars, synths)
Mario Parmisano (piano, synths)
Gumbi Ortiz (percussion)
Ernie Adams (drums)
Andras Sturcz (cello)
Gyula Benko (viola)
Gabor Csonka (violin)
Victor Uhzik (violin)