Splendido Hotel

by Al Di Meola

Splendido Hotel cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 10 May 1980
  • Label: Columbia
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:08:03
  • Community rating: 3.29/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Al Di Meola's 'Splendido Hotel' is a double album that expands his virtuoso fusion language across electric, acoustic, and Latin-influenced settings. The record includes numerous guest musicians and reflects his interest in connecting jazz-rock technique with Mediterranean and flamenco colors.

Genres

Descriptors: Fusion, technical, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Alien Chase On Arabian Desert (8:55)
  2. Silent Story In Her Eyes (7:32)
  3. Roller Jubilee (4:43)
  4. Two To Tango (4:12)
  5. Al Di's Dream Theme (6:47)
  6. Dinner Music Of The Gods (8:33)
  7. Splendido Sundance (7:05)
  8. I Can Tell (3:58)
  9. Spanish Eyes (5:09)
  10. Isfahan (11:34)
  11. Bianca's Midnight Lullaby (1:53)

Credits

  • Philippe Saisse - backing vocals, keyboards, marimba, synthesizer [moogbass], written-by
  • Anthony Jackson - bass guitar
  • Tim Landers - bass guitar
  • Dennis Karmazyn - cello
  • Ray Kelley - cello
  • Mingo Lewis - congas, bongos, electronic drums [syndrum], percussion
  • Robbie Gonzalez - drums
  • Steve Gadd - drums

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