Al Di Meola | Acoustic Trio

4 May Latvian music lovers will have an exclusive opportunity to hear one of the world's most famous guitarists, Al Di Meola, who will perform in Riga, Hanza Perons Concert Hall, with the programme Al Di Meola - Acoustic Trio.

 

This programme is a special musical journey, combining jazz, rock, Latin American, and classical music genres. Al Di Meola will be accompanied on stage by two exceptional musicians, Italian guitarist Peo Alfonsi and Spanish percussionist Sergio Martínez, whose talent and experience will add even more colour and energy to the concert.

 

Al Di Meola, an Italian-American guitarist, has won prestigious Grammy Awards and many other honours for his unparalleled playing technique. Five times voted Best Jazz Guitarist by Guitar Player magazine, he has recorded more than 20 solo albums. In a career spanning almost five decades, he has performed with world music legends such as Luciano Pavarotti, Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana, and many others.

 

The concert will be enriched by Peo Alfonsi, who has a unique ability to combine classical, jazz, and Mediterranean musical traditions. His collaborations with artists such as Michel Godard and Kenny Wheeler, as well as his long-term participation in Al Di Meola's World Sinfonia project, have made him one of the most versatile guitarists on the international scene.

Sergio Martínez, is a world-renowned percussionist who brings a variety of flamenco and Latin American rhythms to the trio's performances. Having previously worked with the legendary Paco de Lucia and collaborated with many international music stars, he is the perfect complement to Al Di Meola's creative style.