Guitar for Latin Lovers

Al Caiola

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 30, 2001)
• Original Release Date: October 2, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Alanna Records
• ASIN: B00005Q6J4
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #119,444 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
From the first glourious strains of Al Caiola's guitar and strings, your heart will be swept along and completely captivated. Mr. Caiola has never been more brillant in his masterful guitar performance, or his superb arrangements of truly beautiful music. This recording is the highlight of his long, illustrious, and successful career. A brilliant, assortment of romantic latin music, played with the magical touch of Al Caiola on guitar. Al Caiola's remarkable talent is at its very best when bathing these latin ballads with his string arrangements and his ever-golden guitar. The pristine clarity, and the warm, splendid mix of Al's unique sound and performance, make for moments of enchanting listening.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh, Al!, September 7, 2002

By	"pianomia" (ROSAMOND, CA USA) - See all my reviews

Oh, Al! This is such a wonderful CD. When I come in at night worn out from work, I get a cup of coffee, stretch out in my favorite easy chair, kick off my shoes and listen to Al Caiola. I own a few of his records. It's nice to have his music on CD, and now that I have one-it's like good chocolate! I can't buy just one, I will buy others!

In the early 1970's I worked with a 'Salsa' band. I was hired because I played piano, organ, and accordian.

Sabor a Mi was popular on the latin radio stations, and I learned it from an early recording. Later, I learned other music, all latin or soft jazz from listening to keyboard players, but I also listened to Al Caiola. He has thrilled audiences with his guitar. He's a true stylist. You can listen to him, and you will know who's playing. He is very distinctive, and has both the technical skills and the natural talent to make his recordings interesting and beautiful. If you've never heard Mr. Caiola play, then do yourself a favor and buy this CD. It is lovely, it's romantic! Oh, Al!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sensual "take me away" music!, April 16, 2007

By	Ms Muffet (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This is the best CD of Latin love songs ever produced. The string
orchestrations flow like silk while the Latin rhythms sway you like a
warm tropical breeze. It reminds me of dancing under a starry, velvety
night sky on the terrace of a little cantina in Manzanillo, Mexico one
summer night. Unforgettable!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm Not Italian But I Love It!, August 19, 2006

By	Domingos Rodrigues "Music Lover" (Green Brook, NJ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Yes, I'm not Italian but I love it! The songs on this CD are just wonderful.
Starting with track 1, "Be True to Me (Sabor a Mi)" passing true track 5, "Magic Is the Moonlight (Te Quiero Dijiste)", 12 "Morning of the Carnival (Manhã de Carnaval)", 16 "One (Uno)"; all just a PLEASURE to listen to. Al Caiola's guitar playing is phenomenal. I absolutely recommend it. This one really deserves a five stars ratings.
I also recommend his album "Italian Gold - Treasured Collection", another SUPERB Five stars.