Al Di Meola
Albert Laurence Di Meola is an American guitarist. Known for his work in jazz fusion and world music, he had his breakthrough after joining Chick Corea's Return to Forever group in 1974. He launched, from 1976 afterwards, a successful and critically acclaimed solo career, noted for his technical mastery, complex compositions and explorations of Latin music.
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- Born in
- Jersey City
- Educated at
- Berklee College of MusicBergenfield High School
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1954
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