| 1 | Zima | 4:05 |
| 2 | Carol Of The Bells | 4:11 |
| 3 | Winterlude Duet No. 1 | 1:27 |
| 4 | Greensleeves | 2:46 |
| 5 | Mercy Street | 4:52 |
| 6 | Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas | 4:32 |
| 7 | Winterlude No. 2 | 0:51 |
| 8 | Midwinter Nights | 4:50 |
| 9 | Scarborough Fair | 4:36 |
| 10 | Winterlude No. 3 | 0:47 |
| 11 | The First Noel | 3:13 |
| 12 | Inverno | 5:38 |
| 13 | First Snow | 2:43 |
| 14 | Winterlude No. 4 | 1:31 |
| 15 | Ave Maria | 4:51 |
Al Di Meola – Winter Nights (Telarc, 1999)
Experience the serene and intimate side of guitar legend Al Di Meola with Winter Nights. Released in 1999 on the prestigious Telarc label, this album showcases Di Meola’s shift toward a warm, natural acoustic sound, stripping away the high-octane fusion of his earlier work to capture the tranquility of a star-filled evening.
This release is a masterful blend of seasonal atmosphere and jazz-inflected sophistication. The tracklist features a compelling mix of:
- Acoustic Reinterpretations: Delicate, Tchaikovsky-style arrangements of his own classic repertoire.
- Seasonal Classics: Holiday-themed material delivered with a relaxed, chilled-out jazzy vibe.
- World-Class Production: A natural, high-fidelity recording that highlights the rich tonal quality of his acoustic guitar.
A commercial and critical success, Winter Nights reached #15 on the U.S. Jazz charts. Whether you are a longtime fan of Di Meola’s world music explorations or simply seeking a sophisticated soundtrack for a winter evening, this album is an essential addition to any jazz guitar collection. This particular item is a rare promo CD edition of the original 1999 Telarc release.
