Al Di Meola
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Summary
Al Di Meola was born on July 22, 1954[1], in Jersey City[2]. He has worked as a guitarist[3], composer[4], jazz musician[5], jazz guitarist[6], and recording artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,429 views/month, #6,142 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Occupation: musician[10]
- Employer: Berklee College of Music[11]
- Educated at: Berklee College of Music[12], Bergenfield High School[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Genre: jazz[15], jazz fusion[16]
- Record label: Columbia Records[17]
- Discography: Al Di Meola discography[18]
- Commons category: Al Di Meola[19]
- Family name: Di Meola[20]
- Given name: Albert Laurence[21]
- Official website: http://www.aldimeola.com/[22]
- Instrument: guitar[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Birth name: Albert Laurence Di Meola[25]
- Name in native language: Al Di Meola[26]
- Start of work period: 1974[27]
Why It Matters
Al Di Meola has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
He has been cited as an influence by Rachel Z[30], a jazz pianist[31], b. 1962[32], of United States[33] and Patrick Rondat[34], a guitarist[35], b. 1960[36], of France[37], specialised in music[38].
FAQs
Where was Al Di Meola born?
Al Di Meola's place of birth was Jersey City[2].
What did Al Di Meola do for work?
Al Di Meola worked as a guitarist[3], composer[4], jazz musician[5], jazz guitarist[6], and recording artist[7].
Where did Al Di Meola go to school?
Al Di Meola was educated at Berklee College of Music[12] and Bergenfield High School[13].
Who did Al Di Meola influence?
Al Di Meola has been cited as an influence by Rachel Z[30] and Patrick Rondat[34].