Album · 1980

Splendido Hotel

Released
1980
Label
CBS
Catalogue no.
88468
Tracklist
11 tracks
Length
1:08:03
Country
NL

“Splendido Hotel” is an album by Al Di Meola, released in 1980 on CBS. The original release has 11 tracks with a running time of 1:08:03. Jazz standards on the record include “Isfahan”. The line-up features Al Di Meola (arranger, mandocello), Philippe Saisse (keyboard, marimba), Anthony Jackson (bass guitar), Eddie Colon (percussion) and Robbie Gonzalez (drums (drum set)).

Who played on Splendido Hotel

  • Al Di Meola arranger, mandocello, guitar, producer, drums (drum set), vocals all tracks
  • Philippe Saisse keyboard, marimba, bass synthesizer, background vocals on 6 tracks
  • Anthony Jackson bass guitar on 4 tracks
  • Eddie Colon percussion on 4 tracks
  • Robbie Gonzalez drums (drum set) on 4 tracks
  • Chick Corea piano on 3 tracks
  • James Mingo Lewis bongos, congas, electronic drum set, percussion on 3 tracks
  • Tim Landers bass guitar on 3 tracks
  • Peter Cannarozzi synthesizer on 2 tracks
  • Steve Gadd drums (drum set) on 2 tracks
  • Carol Shive viola on 1 track
  • Columbus Boychoir choir vocals on 1 track
  • David Campbell violin on 1 track
  • Dennis Karmazyn cello on 1 track
  • Jan Hammer synthesizer on 1 track
  • Les Paul electric guitar on 1 track
  • Raymond Kelley cello on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. 1-A1 Alien Chase on Arabian Desert — Al Di Meola 8:54
  2. 1-A2 Silent Story in Her Eyes — Al Di Meola 7:32
  3. 1-B1 Roller Jubilee — Philippe Saisse 4:42
  4. 1-B2 Two to Tango — Al Di Meola 4:12
  5. 1-B3 Al Di's Dream Theme — Al Di Meola 6:48
  6. 2-C1 Dinner Music of the Gods — Al Di Meola 8:33
  7. 2-C2 Splendido Sundance — Al Di Meola 4:48
  8. 2-C3 I Can Tell — Al Di Meola, Philippe Saisse 3:59
  9. 2-D1 Spanish Eyes — Bert Kaempfert, Charlie Singleton, Eddie Snyder 5:07
  10. 2-D2 Isfahan standard — Chick Corea 11:35
  11. 2-D3 Bianca's Midnight Lullaby — Al Di Meola 1:53

Production

  • Bernie Kirsh recording
  • Dave Palmer producer, recording
  • Philip Roberge producer
  • Bradshaw Leigh engineer
  • Phil Ramone mix

More albums by Al Di Meola

Land of the Midnight Sun 1976 · Columbia Elegant Gypsy 1977 · CBS/Sony Casino 1978 · CBS Friday Night in San Francisco 1981 · Live · Philips Electric Rendezvous 1982 · Columbia Scenario 1983 · CBS
2000-07-21: Volkstheater, Graz, Austria · Live
Live at Belmont Raceway · Live
Midnight Tango - Live at the New York Palladium 1978 · Live
Tour de Force - "Live" 1982 · Live
Cielo e terra 1985
World Sinfonia 1991

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Splendido Hotel?

The line-up of Splendido Hotel includes Al Di Meola (arranger, mandocello), Philippe Saisse (keyboard, marimba), Anthony Jackson (bass guitar), Eddie Colon (percussion), Robbie Gonzalez (drums (drum set)), Chick Corea (piano), James Mingo Lewis (bongos, congas) and Tim Landers (bass guitar).

Which label released Splendido Hotel?

Splendido Hotel was released in 1980 on CBS (88468).

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