Casino is a Jazz album by Al Di Meola, originally released in 1978. On Gatefold: 82 pressings tracked, owned by 17 collectors.
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Al Di Meola - Casino (released in 1978, Label: Columbia/Legacy) Allmusic review Following 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 Guitar, 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 (guitar). 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. Track listing 1. "Egyptian Danza" (Al Di Meola) – 5:56 2. "Chasin' the Voodoo" (Mingo Lewis) – 5:05 3. "Dark Eye Tango" (Al Di Meola) – 5:23 4. "Señor Mouse" (Chick Corea) – 7:21 5. "Fantasia Suite" (Al Di Meola) – 5:11 Parts of the suite: a) "Viva La Danzarina" b) "Guitars Of The Exotic Isle" c) "Rhapsody Italia" d) "Bravoto Fantasia" 6. "Casino" (Al Di Meola) – 9:29 Credits * Al Di Meola: Guitar, mandolin, percussion, hand clap. * Anthony Jackson: Bass guitar. * Barry Miles: Keyboard, percussion, synthesizer. * Steve Gadd: Drum. * James Mingo Lewis: Percussion .
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Egyptian Danza5:58
- A2Chasin' The Voodoo5:02
- A3Dark Eye Tango5:25
Side B
- B1Señor Mouse7:19
- B2Fantasia Suite For Two Guitars (A. Viva La Danzarina / B. Guitars Of The Exotic Isle / C. Rhapsody Italia / D. Bravoto Fantasia)5:13
- B3Casino9:33
Sound DNA
- Jazz
- Jazz Fusion
- hypnotic
- tropical
- lush
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Al Di MeolaACOUSTIC GUITAR , MANDOLIN , CASTANETS , HANDCLAPS , BODY PERCUSSION , CONGAS , BONGOS ACOUSTIC GUITAR , MANDOLIN , CASTANETS , HANDCLAPS , CONGAS , BONGOS ACOUSTIC GUITAR, MANDOLIN, CASTANETS, HANDCLAPS , PERCUSSION , CONGAS , BONGOS
- Anthony JacksonBASS BASS GUITAR
- Barry MilesELECTRIC PIANO, PIANO , SYNTHESIZER , ORGAN, MARIMBA ELECTRIC PIANO, PIANO, SYNTHESIZER , ORGAN, MARIMBA PIANO , SYNTHESIZER , ORGAN, MARIMBA
- Eddie ColonTIMBALES, ROTOTOMS TIMBALES TIMBALES , PERCUSSION
- Mingo LewisCONGAS, BONGOS, PERCUSSION CONGAS CONGAS , BONGOS
- Steve GaddDRUMS
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