[Review] John McLaughlin: Extrapolation (1969)
A Giorgio Gomelsky-produced session of jazz fusion from the soon-to-be-famous guitarist in Miles Davis’ electric outfit.
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[Review] Joe Farrell Quartet (1970)
The triple-threat (tenor/soprano/flute) with Miles’ quartet brews his own mix of modal and free jazz.
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[Review] John McLaughlin: Devotion (1970)
A psychedelic rock session recorded with members of Tony Williams Lifetime and Buddy Miles Express.
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[Review] Miroslav Vitous: Infinite Search (1970)
The first solo album from the new bass wunderkind is one to Czech out.
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[Review] John McLaughlin/Dave Holland/John Surman/Stu Martin/Karl Berger: Where Fortune Smiles (1971)
John Surman, Stu Martin and a talented trio of saboteurs raise a musical tempest.
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John McLaughlin: My Goal’s Beyond (1971)
The first “Mahavishnu” recording features acoustic Indian raga jazz on side one and his flamenco-style acoustic jazz playing on side two.
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[Review] The Mahavishnu Orchestra with John McLaughlin: The Inner Mounting Flame (1971)
The album that confirmed McLaughlin was one of the hottest guitarists on the planet.
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[Review] Mahavishnu Orchestra: Birds of Fire (1973)
The band takes the intensity of their first album and turns it up to eleven over eight.
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[Review] Carlos Santana/Mahavishnu John McLaughlin: Love Devotion Surrender (1973)
Two of the leading fusion outfits of the day rally around the music of John Coltrane and the teachings of Sri Chinmoy.
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[Review] Santana: Welcome (1973)
The spiritual, musical journey of Santana continues on this brilliant album.
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[Review] Mahavishnu Orchestra Live: Between Nothingness & Eternity (1973)
The original lineup, in death, choose live as the proper venue for their last thrill and testament.
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[Review] Mahavishnu Orchestra with the London Symphony Orchestra: Apocalypse (1974)
Mahavishnu takes the Orchestra in their name at face value with a symphonic journey featuring the LSO.
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[Review] Stanley Clarke: School Days (1976)
This is a lesson in how musicians should approach making a solo album: mix it up and give 110% on every track.
