Elegant Gypsy

by Al Di Meola

Elegant Gypsy cover art

Al Di Meola's 'Elegant Gypsy' fused jazz-rock with Latin influences, notably flamenco, as heard on the acoustic guitar duet "Mediterranean Sundance" with Paco de Lucía. The album's fiery electric guitar work, inspired by The Kinks' "You Really Got Me," propelled Di Meola to win Guitar Player magazine's Best Guitar Album award. The album also features contributions from notable musicians such as Jan Hammer, Steve Gadd, and Lenny White, showcasing Di Meola's rising prominence in the fusion scene.

Genres

  • Jazz Fusion
  • Jazz-Rock
  • Flamenco Jazz

Tracklist

  1. Flight Over Rio
  2. Midnight Tango
  3. Mediterranean Sundance
  4. Race With Devil On Spanish Highway
  5. Lady of Rome, Sister of Brazil
  6. Elegant Gypsy Suite