LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

Al DiMeola's second album Elegant Gypsy (1977) proved to become one of the defining albums in Fusion. While being still a member of Return To Forever, DiMeola delivered his sophomore solo record after Land Of The Midnight Sun [MOVLP586] by collaborating with Jazz Rock giants Steve Gadd, Jan Hammer and Anthony Jackson. He even enlists Flamenco superstar Paco De Lucia on "Mediterranean Sundance", a song which predicts the style DiMeola would eventually evolve into: Latin tinged acoustic wizardry. Elegant Gypsy was certified Gold in the United States.
 
5/5 stars, Allmusic.com
 ■180 gram audiophile vinyl
■Insert
 
Also available: Land Of The Midnight Sun [MOVLP586]"

Tracklisting: "

Side One
 
1  Flight Over Rio                                                              
 
2  Midnight Tango                                                        
 
3  Mediterranean Sundance                                    
 
 
 
SIde Two
 
1  Race With Devil On Spanish Highway              
 
2  Lady Of Rome, Sister Of Brazil                                
 
3  Elegant Gypsy Suite"