Al DiMeola "Orange And Blue"

Al DiMeola "Orange And Blue"

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Al DiMeola
Orange And Blue
The Story
"Orange And Blue" is Al DiMeola's very Metheny-like 1994 album, co-produced with Hernan Romero, who adds his wordless voice, bells and charango to many tunes. DiMeola uses a variety of guitars on the record, including his Gibson Di Meola model jazz electric guitar (a large hollow body similar to the L-5 and perfect for the Metheny tone), Conde Hermanos classical guitar, Ovation acoustic guitar, Guild acoustic guitar, as well as the Roland GRI synthesizer. Principle musical contributors include Mario Parmisano (keyboards, grand piano, Marc Johnson (acoustic bass) and noted drummers Steve Gadd, Manu Katche and Peter Erskine are also featured. Highlights include the up tempo "Casmir" and "Summer Country Song", as well as the remarkable "Chilean Pipe Song".
The Music
07:17 Paradiso Instrumental
04:50 Chilean Pipe Song Instrumental
01:55 Ta'alina Chant Vocal
07:30 Orange And Blue Instrumental
04:38 This Way Before Instrumental
05:29 Summer Country Song Instrumental
01:30 If We Meet Again, Part One Instrumental
05:04 If We Meet Again, Part Two Instrumental
03:49 Cyprus Vocal
05:16 Theme Of The Mother Ship Instrumental
04:23 Precious Little You Instrumental
04:06 Casmir Instrumental
03:19 On My Own Instrumental
The Artists
Al DiMeola Guitars, Piano, Synthesizers, Percussion, Drums, Production
Peter Erskine Drums
Manu Katche Drums
Steve Gadd Drums
Marc Johnson Acoustic Bass
Pino Palladino Electric Fretless Bass
Mario Parmisano Piano, Synnthesizers, Associate Production
Hernan Romero Vocals, Miscellaneous Instruments, Production
George Dalaras Vocals
Gumbi Ortiz Percussion
Noa Vocals
Simon Shaheen Violin
Andreas Boyarsky Sax
Conrad Hervig Trombone
Mike Pinella Trumpet