Kiss My Axe is the best album ever done by Al DiMeola, in my opinion, although it shares it's berth with Elegant Gypsy, another classic by the man named Guitar Player Magazine's Best Guitar Player of the year many, many years running! If you like fusion, funk and fast flying fingers on frets, you will love this. Al is a sorta grimy looking character with slicked back hair and lots of facial stubble, and his New York accent completes the whole New York Italian stereotype, but once you hear him play he becomes a kind of fantasy character. But there is one warning: You really must not mind LOOOOONG sooooongs that seem a bit disjointed at times. But be patient and listen to all of it....his ramblings comes back around to the point and you leave your listening feeling satisfied for sitting through his musical musings.Read full review
By the time Al made kiss my Axe,he was proving to be a musician's musician,so uncompromising that he wouldnt put out one or two albums a year just to get airplay.But who cares? The first indication? allk the smooth jazz corporate sponsors left him when he ditched his jazz persona for a decidedly latin-inused one,and guitar greats like Les Paul,Steve Vai,and other flocked to him,not to mention the respected Argentine composer Astor Piazolla,who composed suites for his group.Yes! Al's a long way now from the shadow of his predecessor,Chick Corea.Throwing in songs to his baby daughter,Latin licks,and everything but the kitchen sink,Al's a nerw genre in himself,and he's left the biz behind....almost,but not quite.Now,he can chart his own course.Brilliant work-go get it!
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Had this tape when I was younger and thought it was incredible even though I was a huge 80s Big Hair Metal fan. Definately influenced me to keep playing guitar.
This guitar player has some nice sounds, if you enjoy George Benson give Al a try. From his start to the finish, his talant shows trought. A good CD with easy listening music.
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