Joe Diorio - Bonita (1980)

The talented guitarist Joe Diorio has mostly recorded for obscure record companies throughout his career including this set for the completely forgotten Zdenek label. The early-'80s LP features Diorio (who has always had his own sound) in a trio/quartet with other Los Angeles-based musicians: keyboardist Carl Schroeder, bassist Bob Magnusson and drummer Jim Plank. Diorio stretches out on five standards (including Jobim's "Bonita") plus one of his originals, playing some fine post-bop guitar that is often strikingly original. (allmusic.com)

Tracklist:

1. Bonita
2. If I Should Lose You
3. Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most
4. Talla Sunshine - Naima Rainbow, Dance For Their Father
5. Bloomdido
6. Hello Young Lovers
7. Send in the Clowns (Bonus Track - Previously Unreleased)

Personnel:

Bob Magnusson - acoustic bass
Jim Plank - drums, percussion
Carl Schroeder - piano, Fender Rhodes piano
Joe Diorio - guitar, electric guitar, 12-string guitar