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Splendido Hotel is a double album by jazz guitarist Al Di Meola that was released in 1980.
The Story. "Splendido Hotel", which was originally a double album on vinyl, features eleven DiMeola cuts, many of which showcase the more reflective, soulful side of his playing. Chick Corea makes a guest appearance on several numbers, and even the legendary Les Paul contribtues guitar to Bert Kaempert's "Spanish Eyes".
- Original 2LP Version
- The Players
- The Pictures
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A1. Alien Chase On Arabian Desert (8:54) A2. Silent Story In Her Eyes (7:32) B1. Roller Jubilee (Philippe Saisse) (4:42) B2. Two To Tango (4:12) B3. Al Di’s Dream Theme (6:48) C1. Dinner Music of the Gods (8:33) C2. Splendido Sundance (4:48) C3. I Can Tell (Al Di Meola/Philippe Saisse) (3:59) D1. Spanish Eyes (Bert Kaempfert) (5:07) D2. Isfahan (To...
Al Di Meola (electric guitars, acoustic guitars, mando-cello, celeste, lead vocal, drums, castanets), Eddie Colon (percussion), Chick Corea (acoustic piano), Robbie Gonzalez (drums), Anthony Jackson (bass guitar), Tim Landers (bass guitar), Mingo Lewis (congas, bongos, syndrum, percussion), Philippe Saisse (keyboards, marimba, moogbass, background ...
Album concept and direction by Al Di Meola. Cover photography by Bill King. Inner photo by Keith Williamson. Album design by Paula Scher. Album set designer: Ron Fuchino.
Released on 2LP and cassette in June 1980 in the US (Columbia, C2X-36270), the UK and the Netherlands (CBS, 88468/40-88468) and Japan (CBS, 40AP-1891/2) with gatefold cover; reached #119 on the US charts and #8 on the US Jazz charts. 1. Re-released on remastered compact disc in 1990 in the US (Columbia, CK 46117). 2. Re-issued on remastered compact...
Mar 8, 2007 · There's a pleasnat enough duet with Les Paul ("Spanish Eyes"), a bizarre post-disco dance tune called "Roller Jubilee" and the usual pseudo-flamenco workouts, nothing really new otherwise.
Nov 20, 2016 · Splendido Hotel is an album by Italian-American jazz fusion and Latin jazz guitarist Al Di Meola released in 1980 as a double LP, and later CD. Talk about ambitious.
Nov 2, 2011 · Deeper into side two are another pair of pop-sounding songs, a nice reading of 'Spanish Eyes' that features Les Paul and the 80s pop of 'I Can Tell' which has not aged well. 'Isfahan' is probably the most adventurous track on the album, but it doesn't quite live up to its promise.
Splendido Hotel is a music studio album recording by AL DI MEOLA (Jazz Rock/Fusion/Progressive Rock) released in 1980 on cd, lp / vinyl and/or cassette. This page includes Splendido Hotel's : cover picture, songs / tracks list, members/musicians and line-up, different releases details, free MP3 download (stream), buy online links: amazon ...
