Al DiMeola
Splendido Hotel
The Story
"Splendido Hotel", which was originally a double album on vinyl, features eleven DiMeola cuts, many of which showcase the more reflective, soulful side of his playing. Chick Corea makes a guest appearance on several numbers, and even the legendary Les Paul contribtues guitar to Bert Kaempert's "Spanish Eyes". Most of the music works very well and it shows that DiMeola (renowned for his blindingly fast fusion solos) is unmistakably a well-rounded and versatile musician. Highlights on "Splendido Hotel" include "Alien Chase On Arabian Desert" and "Dinner Music Of The Gods".
The Music
| 08:56 | Alien Chase On Arabian Desert | Instrumental |
| 07:35 | Silent Story In Her Eyes ** | Instrumental |
| 04:43 | Roller Jubilee * | Instrumental |
| 04:14 | Two To Tango * | Instrumental |
| 06:48 | Al Di's Dream Theme ** | Instrumental |
| 08:34 | Dinner Music Of The Gods ** | Instrumental |
| 04:51 | Splendido Sundance * | Instrumental |
| 03:59 | I Can Tell | Vocal |
| 05:10 | Spanish Eyes ** | Instrumental |
| 11:34 | Isfahan * | Vocal |
| 01:55 | Bianca's Midnight Lullaby * | Instrumental |
| * Acoustic | ||
| ** Acoustic/Electric | ||
The Artists
| Al DiMeola | Electric Guitar, Mando-Cello, Acoustic Guitar, 12-String Acoustic Guitar, Celeste, Fylde Acoustic Guitar, Ovation Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Drums, Castanets, Production, Flyde Mando-Cello, Album Concept, Direction |
| Philippe Saisse | Keyboards, Marimba, Moog Bass, Background Vocals |
| Robbie Gonzalez | Drums |
| Tim Landers | Bass Guitar, Bass String Snaps |
| Eddie Colon | Percussion |
| Chick Corea | Acoustic Piano |
| Anthony Jackson | Bass Guitar |
| Mingo Lewis | Congas, Bongos, Syndrum, Percussion, Syndrum Bomb |
| Peter Cannarozzi | Oberheim |
| Steve Gadd | Drums |
| Jan Hammer | Moog Solo on "Al Di's Dream Theme" |
| Les Paul | Electric Guitar on "Spanish Eyes" |
| David Campbell | Violin |
| Carol Shive | Viola |
| Dennis Karmzyn | Cello |
| Raymond J. Kelley | Cello |
| Dave Palmer | Engineering, Associate Production |
| Bernie Kirsch | Engineering |
| Philip Roberge | Executive Production |
| Michael Pinchuk | Studio Assistance |
| Barry Magaliff | Studio Assistance |
| Joel Cohen | Studio Assistance |
| Stan Kalina | Mastering |
| Phil Ramone | Mixing on "I Can Tell" |
| Bradshaw Leigh | Associate Engineering |
| Paula Scher | Album Design |
| Ron Fuchino | Album Set Designer |
| Bill King | Cover Photography |
| Album recorded at CBS Recording Studios, New York City except "Dinner Music Of The Gods" recorded at Eletric Lady Studios, New York City and "Isfahan" recorded at Love Castle Studios, Los Angeles.
"I Can Tell" mixed at A&R Recording Studios, New York. Mastered at CBS Recording Studios, N.Y. on the CBS Discomputer TM System. Intro on "Isfahan" by the Columbia Boychoir. |
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