Al Di Meola

Di Meola’s musical endeavors include his electric Tour de Force group with Jan Hammer, Anthony Jackson, Steve Gadd and Mingo Lewis, the internationally acclaimed Trio with fellow guitar superstars John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucia, the Rite of Strings trio with Stanley Clarke and Jean-Luc Ponty or the '70s fusion supergroup Return To Forever with Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White.

Di Meola’s career took off in 1974 when he joined the band Return to Forever. But, after three landmark recordings, he was ready to launch his career as a solo artist with the release of Land of the Midnight Sun in 1976. Over the course of six more albums with Columbia Records – Elegant Gypsy, Casino, Splendido Hotel, Electric Rendezvous, Tour De Force and Scenario – he had established himself as an influential force in contemporary music. A bona fide guitar hero, perennial poll-winner and musical prodigy, Di Meola has also been recognized over the past 30 years as a prolific composer and respected artist with over 20 recordings as a leader. He has received many accolades for his success including three gold albums and more than six million dollars in record sales worldwide. A new album is due to be released in 2015.