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Title: Al Di Meola, John Mclaughlin, Paco de Lucia – Friday Night In San Francisco (1981) [Reissue 1999]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC
Friday Night in San Francisco is a mostly live acoustic album featuring guitarists Al Di Meola, Paco de Lucía, and John McLaughlin. This rare summit showcases the trio at the peak of their formidable skills. The album includes three duo and two trio performances, blending spontaneity and virtuosity. Di Meola and de Lucía open with a fiery medley of “Mediterranean Sundance” and “Rio Ancho.” Their interplay combines dazzling solos with percussive rhythm, showcasing their complementary styles. Di Meola and McLaughlin’s take on “Short Tales of the Black Forest” adds humor, with playful techniques and a Pink Panther quote. The trio’s sensitivity and dynamic range counter notions of them as mere technicians. The studio track “Guardian Angel,” composed by McLaughlin, features a haunting melody and standout solos. The album’s high-quality compositions and expressive performances highlight the guitarists’ musicality. Friday Night in San Francisco is a standout in the discographies of Di Meola, de Lucía, and McLaughlin.
Tracklist:
01. Mediterranean Sundance/Rio Ancho
02. Short Tales Of The Black Forest
03. Frevo Rasgado
04. Fantasia Suite
05. Guardian Angel
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