Name: Kiss My Axe
Brand: Al Di Meola

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

0216145EMU

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Format detail

Gatefold

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-11-25

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Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Orchard

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Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

4029759161455

Total Cap

2 / LP

0215322EMU

4029759153221

1 / CD

Artist

Al Di Meola

Genre US

Jazz

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earMUSIC

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Al Di Meola is a highly acclaimed US jazz fusion guitarist, known for his virtuosic playing and innovative compositions. Born on July 22, 1954 in Jersey City, New Jersey, he has made significant contributions to the genre throughout his career.
With a diverse range of influences including rock, Latin music, and classical guitar, Al Di Meola has developed a unique sound that sets him apart from other artists. His technical mastery and ability to seamlessly blend different musical styles have earned him widespread recognition and respect among both critics and fellow musicians.
Throughout his career, Al Di Meola has collaborated with renowned performers such as *Jean-Luc Ponty*, *Return To Forever*, *Allan Holdsworth*, *John McLaughlin*, and many others. His discography includes numerous solo albums as well as collaborations with various groups and artists.

Despite its confrontative title, “Kiss My Axe” is a sombre album, reflective of the mature artist Al Di Meola had become at the time. First released in February 1992, the album is a brilliant showcase of his impeccable technique yet doesn’t overwhelm listeners with it. Di Meola uses his guitar skills rather subtly, enchanting the listeners and inviting them into this album filled to the brim with Latin influences and World Music elements, ranging from Middle Eastern harmonies to African grooves. The result is an immaculately arranged and passionately performed album that is widely regarded as one of the highlights in Al Di Meola’s decades-spanning year career.

Kiss My Axe

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