Al Di Meola – Consequence Of Chaos (2006) [SACD / Telarc – SACD-63649]

Title: Al Di Meola – Consequence Of Chaos (2006)
Genre: Jazz
Format: MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Al Di Meola’s Consequence of Chaos marks a partial return to his solid-body electric guitar, but it’s not as intense as his landmark early jazz fusion albums. The album blends electric guitar with world music influences, featuring collaborations with Chick Corea, Steve Gadd, and Barry Miles. Di Meola’s distinctive style unifies diverse approaches, from prog to acoustic to electric, with a classy, authoritative touch. Tracks like “Tao” are complex yet accessible, avoiding predictability or pretension. His restrained yet precise Latin-infused guitar solos balance intensity and subtlety, driving the album’s success. Four brief solo interludes, with Di Meola playing all instruments, contrast the busier ensemble tracks. Percussionists Ernie Adams and Gumbi Ortiz shine, especially on the subtle “Hypnose.” Corea’s appearances on two tracks, including the acoustic duet “Cry for You,” are standout moments. The nine-minute “Tempest,” Di Meola’s most complex composition, showcases his virtuosic skill across shifting moods and rhythms. After 30 years, Consequence of Chaos proves Di Meola remains at the peak of his artistry.

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Tracklist:

01. San Marco (Moderna)
02. Turquoise
03. Odyssey
04. Tao
05. Azucar
06. Sanctuary
07. Hypnose
08. Red Moon
09. Cry For You
10. Just Three Words
11. Tempest
12. Storm Off Shore
13. Black Pearls
14. Africana Suite
15. San Marco (Vecchio)

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