This recording represents the encore from this evening's performance and, although there are only two selections here - the Mahavishnu Orchestra staple "Meeting of the Spirits" and "Splendido Sundance" from Di Meola's Splendido Hotel - it is still a classic representation of the artistry and talent of each of these guitaritsts. Recorded at Bill Graham's Warfield Theater, the show holds the further distinction that it was held a mere 48 hours before the death of former Beatle John Lennon.
A guitar trio was originally formed in 1979 with McLaughlin, Lucia, and Larry Coryell. …entire summary
Paco de Lucia - guitar
Al Di Meola - guitar
John McLaughlin - guitar
This recording represents the encore from this evening's performance and, although there are only two selections here - the Mahavishnu Orchestra staple "Meeting of the Spirits" and "Splendido Sundance" from Di Meola's Splendido Hotel - it is still a classic representation of the artistry and talent of each of these guitaritsts. Recorded at Bill Graham's Warfield Theater, the show holds the further distinction that it was held a mere 48 hours before the death of former Beatle John Lennon.
A guitar trio was originally formed in 1979 with McLaughlin, Lucia, and Larry Coryell. After touring Europe and releasing a video recorded at London's Royal Albert Hall, Coryell was replaced by Di Meola. The bulk of Friday Night in San Francisco, this trio's first album release, was recorded at the Warfield on the night prior to the one when this recording was made. It is clear here why they chose to use that recording, as all three virtuosos are at the top of their game.
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