GRAMMY® Award-Winning American jazz fusion and Latin jazz guitarist/composer, Al Di Meola returns to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre!
A living legend in the world of guitar, Al Di Meola has been recognized internationally over the past five decades as virtuoso of the highest order. A prolific composer and prodigious six-string talent, Di Meola has amassed over 20 albums as a leader while collaborating on a dozen or so others with the likes of the fusion supergroup Return To Forever (with Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White), the celebrated acoustic guitar trio featuring fellow virtuosos John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucia, and the Rite of Strings trio with bassist Clarke and violinist Jean-Luc Ponty. While his dazzling technique on both acoustic and electric guitars has afforded him regal status among the hordes of fretboard aficionados who regularly flock to his concerts, the depth of Di Meola's writing along with the soulfulness and his inherent lyricism of his guitaristic expression have won him legions of fans worldwide.
Beyond his technical command and landmark collaborations, Di Meola has played a significant role in shaping the evolution of jazz fusion by integrating elements of Latin, world, and acoustic music into a distinctly personal voice. His compositions often draw on complex rhythmic structures and global influences, reflecting a deep respect for musical traditions beyond the jazz idiom while remaining accessible to broad audiences. Whether performing intricate electric fusion material or intimate acoustic repertoire, Di Meola is known for performances that balance precision with emotional depth, underscoring his long-standing reputation as both an innovator and a disciplined musical craftsman whose work continues to influence generations of guitarists and composers.
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