Alberto De Al.-

Alberto’s journey into the world of Flamenco and World Music and culture had its auspicious beginning in Miami, Florida. His Aunt, who had recently returned from Spain, gave Alberto’s brother a guitar which soon found its way into Alberto’s precocious eleven year old hands. His prodigious talent was immediately evident. From that moment onward Alberto and the guitar were inseparable. To imagine Alberto without a guitar in his hands would be to imagine the universe without a sun.

Alberto’s reputation as a young, versatile and innovative guitarist caught the attention of legendary music genius, Frank Zappa, who invited Alberto to Los Angeles where he worked with recording artists as diverse as Terry Bozzio, Don Preston, Freddie Hubbard, Jaco Pastorius, Minnie Ripperton and several other prominent musicians on various recordings. During his stay in Los Angeles, Alberto was introduced to the emotionally charged world of Flamenco music by his cousin, Jorge Strunz of Strunz and Farah.

While he continued to work in the eclectic Los Angeles rock scene, Alberto diligently pursued his passion for Flamenco and created his own unique style integrating contemporary characteristics of rock and jazz with traditional flamenco. Fueled by his passion for Flamenco, Alberto traveled to Spain where he was introduced to Paco de Lucia, considered to be the best contemporary Flamenco guitarist in the world. Alberto spent several years touring and performing throughout Spain during which he performed on three occasions for the King and Queen of Spain. He recorded two albums with Manolo which was commissioned by the Spanish government as a national dedication to Pope John Paul II. Alberto and Manolo were also featured in the acclaimed television series documenting the lives of Spain’s Flamenco guitar legends.

Alberto returned to the United States where he continued performing, recording and touring as a both a solo artist and with various groups.