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Al Di Meola is a jazz guitarist, composer and bandleader whose career spans nearly 50 years. One of the pioneering artists behind the jazz-rock fusion sound, Al’s journey into performing began with Chick Corea as part of the legendary musical outfit Return To Forever. Returning to London for a special night celebrating five decades of music, ‘The Guitarchitect’ looks back on the stories and artistry that defined his sound.
The Jazz Club’s Jake Hart caught up with Al to discuss his upcoming concert at The Barbican, performing with Return To Forever, his journey into composition and his adoration of The Beatles. 
For more information and to keep up to date with Al Di Meola visit his website - https://aldimeola.com/ 
Listen to the latest episode of The Jazz Club here: Listen to the Jazz Club on RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB

In our sight loss story this week, Hubert chats to Shakir about growing up with sight loss, and his love for the sport of Cricket, and his proudest moments.

On Guide Dog Blogs this week, Hubert chats to Paul, and finds out about his guide dog Rocco, who is quite a character, and a very inteligent working dog too. There are also a few funny stories involving Paul and Rocco.

In the Sight Loss Storry this week, Hubert chats to Caroline Thomas, who has been a guide dog blogs regular. This time they talk about her sight loss, and her passion for art, and how her daughter has also developed passion for art, and making her art accessible.

National charity SeeAbility has achieved a huge Guinness World Records title for: “Most participants featured on a live portrait installation in 48 hours”.
The challenge, which involved creating a live portrait installation in Potters Fields Park, next to Tower Bridge, was taken on to shine a light on the tens of thousands of children and young people in London’s special schools who are missing out on basic eye care and glasses.
Barry Snell caught up with their Director of Eye Care, Lisa Donaldson, to find out more.
To learn more about SeeAbility click here

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