Name: Casino by Al Di Meola
Brand: Al Di Meola
SKU: 884977880908
Price: 5.9399999999999995 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 5 (42 reviews)

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Egyptian Danza View on Youtube

05:56

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05:56

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Chasin' the Voodoo View on Youtube

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Dark Eye Tango View on Youtube

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Señor Mouse View on Youtube

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Fantasia Suite for Two Guitars View on Youtube

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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 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.
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1. Egyptian Danza

by Al Di Meola

Primary Artist: Al Di Meola; Main Performer
Drums: Steve Gadd; Performer
Arranger: Al Di Meola; Composer
Composer: A. Dimeola; Composer
Bass: Anthony Jackson; Performer
Lyricist: A. Dimeola; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Jim Galante; Production
Electric Guitar: Al Di Meola; Performer
Organ: Barry Miles; Performer
Performer: Al Di Meola; Performer
Piano: Barry Miles; Performer
Engineer: Dave Palmer; Production
Producer: Al Di Meola; Production
Reissue Producer: John Snyder; Production

2. Chasin' the Voodoo

by Al Di Meola

Bass Guitar: Anthony Jackson; Performer
Congas: Mingo Lewis; Performer
Drums: Steve Gadd; Performer
Electric Guitar: Al Di Meola
Barry Miles; Performer
Marimba: Barry Miles; Performer
Organ: Barry Miles; Performer
Performer: Al Di Meola; Performer
Arranger: Al Di Meola; Composer
Composer: M. Lewis; Composer
Lyricist: M. Lewis; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Jim Galante; Production
Piano: Barry Miles; Performer
Engineer: Dave Palmer; Production
Producer: Al Di Meola; Production
Primary Artist: Al Di Meola; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Anthony Jackson; Performer
Reissue Producer: John Snyder; Production

3. Dark Eye Tango

by Al Di Meola

Primary Artist: Al Di Meola; Main Performer
Arranger: Al Di Meola; Composer
Composer: A. Dimeola; Composer
Lyricist: A. Dimeola; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Jim Galante; Production
Bass Guitar: Anthony Jackson; Performer
Bass Guitar: Anthony Jackson; Performer
Bongos: Mingo Lewis; Performer
Congas: Mingo Lewis; Performer
Drums: Steve Gadd; Performer
Electric Guitar: Al Di Meola; Performer
Organ: Barry Miles; Performer
Performer: Al Di Meola; Performer
Piano: Barry Miles; Performer
Engineer: Dave Palmer; Production
Producer: Al Di Meola; Production
Reissue Producer: John Snyder; Production

4. Señor Mouse

by Al Di Meola

Primary Artist: Al Di Meola; Main Performer
Arranger: Al Di Meola; Composer
Composer: Chick Corea; Composer
Lyricist: Chick Corea; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Jim Galante; Production
Bass Guitar: Anthony Jackson; Performer
Bass Guitar: Anthony Jackson; Performer
Bongos: Mingo Lewis; Performer
Congas: Mingo Lewis; Performer
Drums: Steve Gadd; Performer
Electric Guitar: Al Di Meola; Performer
Organ: Barry Miles; Performer
Performer: Al Di Meola; Performer
Piano: Barry Miles; Performer
Engineer: Dave Palmer; Production
Producer: Al Di Meola; Production
Recording: Dave Palmer; Production
Reissue Producer: John Snyder; Production

5. Fantasia Suite for Two Guitars

by Al Di Meola

Primary Artist: Al Di Meola; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Al Di Meola; Performer
Mandolin: Al Di Meola; Performer
Performer: Al Di Meola; Performer
Composer: A. Dimeola; Composer
Lyricist: A. Dimeola; Composer
Producer: Unknown; Production

6. Casino

by Al Di Meola

Bass Guitar: Anthony Jackson; Performer
Bongos: Mingo Lewis; Performer
Congas: Mingo Lewis; Performer
Drums: Steve Gadd; Performer
Electric Guitar: Al Di Meola; Performer
Marimba: Barry Mills
Barry Miles; Performer
Organ: Barry Miles; Performer
Percussion: Mingo Lewis
Al Di Meola; Performer
Performer: Al Di Meola; Performer
Arranger: Al Di Meola; Composer
Composer: Al Di Meola; Composer
Lyricist: Al Di Meola; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Jim Galante; Production
Piano: Barry Miles; Performer
Engineer: Dave Palmer; Production
Primary Artist: Al Di Meola; Main Performer
Producer: Al Di Meola; Production
Bass Guitar: Anthony Jackson; Performer
Recording: Dave Palmer; Production
Reissue Producer: John Snyder; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

6 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

38 minutes and 30 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/6 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Fusion, Rock

Label

Legacy Recordings

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1977

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

884977880908

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Casino

1. Egyptian Danza

2. Chasin' the Voodoo

3. Dark Eye Tango

4. Señor Mouse

5. Fantasia Suite for Two Guitars

6. Casino

Technical Specifications

Casino

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Release options

1. Egyptian Danza

2. Chasin' the Voodoo

3. Dark Eye Tango

4. Señor Mouse

5. Fantasia Suite for Two Guitars

6. Casino

Technical Specifications