Al Di Meola – Land of the Midnight Sun (1976)

Land of the Midnight Sun is the debut solo album by American jazz-rock guitarist Al Di Meola, released in 1976 on Columbia Records.

Tracklist:
A1. “The Wizard” (6:46)
A2. “Land of the Midnight Sun” (9:14)
A3. “Sarabande From Violin Sonata in B Minor” (1:20)
A4. “Love Theme From Pictures of the Sea” (2:24)
B1. “Suite – Golden Dawn” (9:47)
—a. Morning Fire
—b. Calmer of the Tempests
—c. From Ocean to the Clouds
B2. “Short Tales of the Black Forest” (5:39)

Credits:
Al Di Meola — guitar, 12 string guitarA1, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, 12 string acoustic guitar, vocals, synthesizer, chimes, gong, arranger, producer, composer
Mingo Lewis — percussion, keyboards, composer
Steve Gadd — drums
Anthony Jackson — bass guitar
Lenny White — drums
Barry Miles — electric piano, mini moog
Stanley Clarke — bass guitar, vocals
Patty Buyukas — vocals
Alphonse Mouzon — drums
Jaco Pastorius — bass guitar
Chick Corea — piano, marimba, composer

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