Meola/mclaughlin/de Lucia

Legendary Guitar Trio of Jazz Fusion and Flamenco Mastery

Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, and Paco de Lucía were three virtuoso guitarists who collaborated on a series of influential acoustic guitar albums, blending jazz, flamenco, and other world music styles. Al Di Meola is an American guitarist known for his technical mastery and his work in jazz fusion with the band Return to Forever. John McLaughlin is a British guitarist whose career includes founding the Mahavishnu Orchestra and contributing significantly to the fusion movement. Paco de Lucía was a Spanish flamenco guitarist who brought new depth and complexity to the flamenco tradition and was widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of his genre. Together, these artists pushed the boundaries of guitar performance and their collaborations are celebrated for their technical prowess and innovative approach to music.