The Guitar Trio - Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Paco de Lucia (1981,1983,1996)

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. Paco De Lucia, Al Di Meola, and John McLaughlin once again

demonstrate extraordinary virtuosity, accelerated runs tumbling over one another until identities blur.

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.

1981 - Friday Night in San Francisco



Tracklisting:
1. a) Mediterranean sundance (Al di Meola), b) Rio Ancho (Paco de Lucia) [11:27]
2. Short tales of the black forest (Chick Corea) [08:39]
3. Frevo rasgado (Egberto Gismonti) [07:50]
4. Fantasia Suite (Al di Meola) [08:41]
5. Guardian Angel (John McLaughlin) [04:00]

Duration: 00:40:44

1983 - Passion, Grace and Fire



Tracklisting:
01. Aspan [4:09]
02. Orient Blue Suite (Part I, II, III) [07:08]
03. Chiquito [04:43]
04. Sichia [03:50]
05. David [06:34]
06. Passion, Grace & Fire [05:26]

Duration: 00:31:54

1996 - The Guitar Trio



Tracklisting:
01 La Estiba [05:51]
02 Beyond the Mirage [06:10]
03 Midsummer Night [04:37]
04 Manha de Carnaval [06:14]
05 Letter from India [03:55]
06 Espiritu [05:30]
07 Le Monastere dans les Montagnes [06:15]
08 Azzura [07:58]
09 Cardeosa [06:36]

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