Audio CD review:
Paco de Lucia, John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola - The Guitar Trio

Paco de Lucia, John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola - The Guitar Trio

Band: Paco de Lucia, John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola Title: The Guitar Trio Rating: Release Date: 15 October, 1996 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: La Estiba 2: Beyond The Mirage 3: Midsummer Night 4: Manha De Carnaval - John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola 5: Letter From India - John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia 6: Espiritu - Al Di Meola 7: Le Monastere Dans Les Montagnes 8: Azzura 9: Cardeosa

Editoral Review Paco De Lucia, Al Di Meola, and John McLaughlin once again demonstrate extraordinary virtuosity, accelerated runs tumbling over one another until identities blur. This was only the second recording for the Guitar Trio, coming a full 16 years after 1980's Friday Night in San Francisco, but it's a fitting sequel. Repeated listening, however, starts to focus on the subtle differences in nuance, especially in the compositions. Though DeLucia grew up in a tradition of Spanish flamenco guitar, Brazilian rhythmic touches often appear in his work, beginning with the opening "Estiba. " The American Di Meola seems influenced by music of the Middle East ("Beyond the Mirage"), and the English McLaughlin has strong affinities with the music of Northern India, most apparent here in his "Letter from India. " Ultimately, the impression of dazzling techniques gives way, revealing the group's deeper empathy. --Adam Rains .. You can see a complete list of all Paco de Lucia, John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola discography, or go back to the Paco de Lucia, John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola tabs