Pick of the Week: Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin & Paco de Lucia – Aspan
Summertime is in full swing here and I wanted to share a song that, to me, feels like summer. When I listen to this song it transports me to Mediterranean beaches with ocean breezes, and rolling golden hills with lush green vineyards. Where does this music take you?
This pick of the week features not one but three amazing guitarists - Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, and Paco de Lucia and their track "Aspan" from the album Passion, Grace, & Fire. All three of these guitarists are virtuosos in their own right with Al Di Meola and John McLaughlin having roots in jazz and Paco de Lucia in flamenco. Combined they form a power trio like the world has never seen. In this track, listen for Al Di Meola on the left speaker, John McLaughlin in the center and Paco de Lucia on the right speaker.
This is the kind of track that is humbling to 99.99% of the world's guitarists. These three masters of their instruments have dedicated their lives to perfecting their craft. I find it inspiring, and I hope it inspires you too, for inside each and every one of us is the same raw and human potential for greatness.
