Al Di Meola on Art, Rhythm and Reinventing Fusion

Recently, we was at "Breezin&with Stars" event for George Benson, and we got another chance to sit down with pal Al di Meola. We discuss Al&playing and arranging style, and Al shares some more great stories and insights from his prolific career. Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:57 - Working on New Music 07:45 - Harmony 10:25 - Rhythm & Groove 15:05 - Influence of Paco de Lucia 19:19 - Synchronization 20:15 - Uniqueness of Style 21:15 - Beatles&Influence 24:05 - Sense of Time 25:55 - Influence of John Lennon 31:44 - Practice & Stress 37:00 - Latin Sensibility 39:55 - Early Recordings 41:05 - Working with Rhythm 41:55 - Mixing & Panning 43:15 - Turntable & Electric Guitar 44:10 - Conclusion Playlist: | #InStudio Original video: