AL DI MEOLA LP Casino SEALED USA 1978 LP
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Label: Columbia
Product Code: PC 35277
Format: Virgin Vinyl LP - Original Factory SealedFollowing up the superb Elegant Gypsy was no mean feat, but Al di Meola gave it his best shot with the similarly styled Casino, released in 1978. Featuring a core band of Steve Gadd, Anthony Jackson, and Barry Miles (whom di Meola came up with before the guitarist was invited to join Return to Forever), the playing is sharp and fiery, matching the youthful intensity of the leader. di Meola is a good composer in the fusion idiom, and the four original compositions on Casino, although clearly bearing the mark of Chick Corea's influence, are strong. His "Fantasia Suite for Two Guitars," featuring di Meola accompanying himself via multi-tracking, is beautiful and dramatic, and hints at the guitarist's later all-acoustic works such as Friday Night in San Francisco. "Dark Eye Tango" opens with a slow theme before turning into an uptempo vehicle for di Meola's darting Les Paul. In fact, it is the leader's solos that frequently prevent the Latin grooves and rhythms found on Casino from sounding stale and a bit dated. His trademark staccato phrasing and high-velocity improvisations are what is noticed upon first listen, but di Meola does have an excellent sense of phrasing that is undeniably present. Contrary to popular opinion, he knows how to use his technique to good effect. Casino is not as strong as either Elegant Gypsy or Romantic Warrior, but is nevertheless well worth picking up for fans either of di Meola himself or of the entire 1970s fusion scene.
Side One
- "Egyptian Danza" (Al Di Meola) – 5:56
- "Chasin' the Voodoo" (Mingo Lewis) – 5:05
- "Dark Eye Tango" (Al Di Meola) – 5:23
Side Two
- "Señor Mouse" (Chick Corea) – 7:21
- "Fantasia Suite for Two Guitars" (Al Di Meola) – 5:11
- "Viva La Danzarina"
- "Guitars Of The Exotic Isle"
- "Rhapsody Italia"
- "Bravoto Fantasia"
RECORD CONDITION:
THE ALBUM IS STILL ORIGINAL FACTORY SEALED.
COVER IS STILL SEALED AND COVERED IN ITS ORIGINAL SHRINK WRAP W/ SOME CORNER WEAR AND CREASES AND STICKERS
NO OTHER IMPERFECTIONS ON THE COVER
No split seams
No ring wear
No cut-out (drill) holes.
No cut-out corners
No saw-marks or indents
No dirt/dust rubbing stains (friction marks caused by rubbing against other covers)
No yellowing from aging
No writing
No mold or mildew spots
No water damage
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