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Pioneer of jazz and Latin fusion guitar Al Di Meola is on the road celebrating the 40th anniversary of his second studio album\u00a0Elegant Gypsy<\/em> as well as his 2015 release\u00a0Elysium<\/em>. With a number of dates around the United States and Canada this past month, he concludes the tour this Sunday night at Paramount Hudson Valley<\/a> in Peekskill<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Since his first release in 1976, Di Meola has established himself as a prolific writer and virtuoso of the guitar, blending jazz, rock, and Latin music into his songwriting. With an extensive career over the past 40 years he has tallied over 20 albums to his name and collected many accolades and awards for his work. In his career he has also collaborated with several notable names including Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White as part of the super group Return to Forever when he was just 19 years old.<\/p>\n

Di Meola’s February tour is an extension of an extensive 2016 world tour for\u00a0Elysium<\/em> to help mark the 40th anniversary of\u00a0Elegant Gypsy<\/em>. Sunday’s show at Paramount Hudson Valley starts at 7pm with tickets still available here<\/a> or by calling the box office at 914-739-0039. Special meet-and-greet packages are available by calling the box office which include access to the soundcheck and a pre-show \u00a0Q&A with Di Meola in the theater.<\/p>\n

Joining him on tour is Philippe Saisse (keyboards, marimba), Gumbi Ortiz (percussion), Elias Tona (bass), Luis Alicea (drums) and Evan Garr (violin).<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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