Al Di Meola
Coach House
San Juan Capistrano, CA
November 8, 1987
(TapeTyrant Archive Series Volume 31)

Recording: Neumann mics < Technic's DAT > 1st Gen Analog

Transfer: DAT Master > 1st Gen cassettes > Nakamichi DR-01 (azimuth adjusted) > iZotope RX 10 / izone 9 (mastered) > xACT 2.59 > FLAC

01 Beijing Demons
02 Traces (Of A Tear)
03 Arabella
04 Smile For A Stranger
05 Maraba
06 Ballad > Broken Heart
07 Rhapsody Of Fire
08 Song With A View
09 Song To The Pharaoh Kings
10 Capoeira

Known Faults:
-None

Welcome to Volume 31 of the TapeTyrant Archive Series, working through TapeTyrant's master tapes for the phenomenal "TapeTyrant Master Series" revealed an additional cache of gems. His collection not only boasts an exceptional archive of masters, but it also includes an impressive array of uncirculated first-generation recordings and soundboards.

Since these rare gems can't be incorporated into the Master Series yet deserve recognition, we've devised a companion collection. Enter the "TapeTyrant Archive Series"�a creative showcase featuring uncirculated soundboards, primarily first-generation audience captures, and unique upgrades�all curated to share the full depth of TapeTyrant's archive.

Volume 31 features another apparently uncirculated Al Di Meola performance, quality is excellent and comes from TapeTyrant's 1st Generation cassette from the DAT Master (a bit of a rarity in 1987 since they hit the market that year).

Thanks to Goody for the ongoing pitch assistance and to our new Al Di Meola authority "Picabo" for confirming the setlist.

We owe TapeTyrant a big debt of gratitude for allowing me the honor of mastering and sharing his archives with all of us in what I hope are the definitive editions.

Get into those closets, basements and attics and let's get those uncirculated captures and upgrades out...no tape left behind.

Artwork is included.

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(01) Pink Floyd Touring Band 1987-10-11 New York City (Master - unnumbered)
(02) Genesis 1983-11-18 New York City (1st Gen - unnumbered)
03 Sonny Rollins 1984-11-14 Boulder, CO (Low Gen SB)
04 Weather Report 1980-02-24 San Francisco, CA (1st Gen)
05 Jethro Tull 1988-06-27 New York City, NY (1st Gen)
06 UB40 1986-08-19 New York City, NY (1st Gen)
07 David Byrne 1989-10-13 Hollywood, CA (1st Gen)
08 Andy Summers Band 1989-09-26 Redondo Beach, CA (DAT Master > Cassette)
09 Doobie Brothers 1998-06-25 Westbury, NY (DAT SB)
10 Elvis Costello 1995-10-03 New York City, NY
11 Ziggy Marley 1998-03-07 Westbury, NY (DAT SB)
12 Jean-Luc Ponty 1990-08-17 Los Angeles, CA
13 Fabulous Thunderbirds 1997-11-25 Westbury, NY (DAT SB)
14 Glenn Frey & Joe Walsh 1993-07-18 Westbury, NY (SB)
15 Joe Jackson 1991-08-06 Los Angeles, CA (DAT Master > DAT)
16 Chick Corea Elektric Band 1990-05-11 New York City, NY (1st Gen)
17 B.B. King 1992-04-26 Westbury, NY (SB)
18 Doc Watson & Jack Lawrence 1993-03-26 New York City, NY Early & Late Shows (SB)
19 James Brown 1993-06-18 Westbury, NY (SB)
20 Kansas 1993-07-16 Westbury, NY (SB)
21 Ruth Brown / B.B. King 1997-04-06 Westbury, NY (SB)
22 George Carlin 1993-04-30 Westbury, NY (SB)
23 Neville Brothers 1993-07-19 Westbury, NY (SB)
24 Vital Information 1993-01-26 New York City, NY (SB)
25 Gregg Allman 1997-11-25 Westbury, NY (SB)
26 Neville Brothers 1989-12-21 New York City, NY (SB)
27 Adrian Belew 1993-10-01 New York City, NY (DAT Master SB)
28 Santana 1988-09-28 Los Angeles, CA (1st Gen)
29 Bireli Lagrene 1993-04-04 New York City, NY Early & Late (DAT Master SB)
30 Tribute To Miles Davis 1992-06-19 Westbury, NY (SB)
31 Al Di Meola 1987-11-08 San Juan Capistrano, CA (1st Gen)

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