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John McLaughlin

Born: January 4, 1942

John McLaughlin, also Mahavishnu John McLaughlin, is a jazz fusion guitar player from Doncaster, Yorkshire in England. He came to prominence with the electric group of Miles Davis in the late 1960s, and with other well- known players such as Chick Corea and Tony Williams.

Before moving to the United States, McLaughlin recorded Extrapolation (with Tony Oxley and John Surman) in 1969. The album showcased McLaughlin as a guitarist of great technical virtuosity, power, speed, and inventiveness (such as the ability to play in odd meters).

He moved to the United States in 1969 to join Tony Williams's group Lifetime

This Moment

By John McLaughlin

Label: Abstract Logix
Released: 2023
Track listing: Shrini’s Dream; Bending the Rules; Karuna; Mohanam; Giriraj Sudha; Palmas; Changay Naino; Sono Mama.

Holz-Stathis: Collaborative

By Bob Holz

Label: MVD Audio
Released: 2023
Track listing: The Tunnel; Island Sun Love; Alex’s Dream; World Turned Upside Down; Side Scratch; Volta; Palo Viejo; Back to You; Wondering; You Can Get It; Better Try; Flight of Fancy; Make Me Smile; Lookin’ Back.

Shakti 50th Anniversary Tour at Hill Auditorium

by C. Andrew Hovan
September 27, 2023

Shakti Hill Auditorium University Musical Society's 145th Annual Season Ann Arbor, Michigan September 14, 2023 Having learned his lessons well during his brief stay with Miles Davis in the late '60s, guitarist John McLaughlin has never let any grass grow under his feet, embracing many styles and following his creative ...

Étienne Mbappé & The Prophets: Johnji

by Mike Jacobs
September 24, 2023

Live recordings from John McLaughlin, Jeff Beck-Jan Hammer and Threeo with Gerald Gradwohl

by Len Davis
September 22, 2023

Part 1 of today's show is all live music, from John McLaughlin & 4th Dimension, Jeff Beck-Jan Hammer Group, El Grupo with Steve Lukather and Steve Weingart and Threeo with Gerald Gradwohl and the late Bob Berg. Playlist John McLaughlin & 4th Dimension “Mother Tongues" from The New Universe Music Festival (Abstract Logix) 00:00 ...

Jazz Beyond Borders: Embracing Online Performances

by Ellen Johnson
September 18, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic forced musicians and venues to adapt, giving rise to innovative alternatives for their survival. One of the most transformative solutions was the advent of live streaming concerts and club dates, allowing people to enjoy jazz performances from the comfort of their homes. As the pandemic's limitations persisted, this concept gained traction, offering audiences ...

Jonas Hellborg: The Concert of Europe

by John Eyles
September 17, 2023

Swedish bass guitarist Jonas Hellborg has the knack of being in the right place at the right time when it comes to meeting reputed musicians; in 1981, after he played solo bass at the Montreux Jazz festival in Switzerland, he was introduced to guitarist John McLaughlin and other fusion stars. He was soon asked to join ...

Protocol 4, Dean Brown, Marcus Miller and Adam Holzman

by Len Davis
September 15, 2023

Protocol 4 with Simon Phillips, Dean Brown with Unfinished Business and Marcus Miller Tutu Revisited Adam Holzman Truth Decay, Transfusion from Art Spike Schloemer and we finish with John McLaughlin To The One. Playlist Simon Phillips “Celtic Run" from Protocol 4 (Phantom) 00:00 Dean Brown “Hail To The King" from Unfinished Business (Moosicus) 08:42 ...

John McLaughlin, Hadrein Feraud, new releases from Stuart Hamm, Golden Mean and Chris Bieniek

by Len Davis
September 1, 2023

Happy birthday to Hadrien Feraud with music from Industrial Zen with John McLaughlin plus Hadriens first self-titled release. Bassist Stuart Hammfrom Holdfast, Mohini Dey, and British band Golden Mean. Sicilian guitarist Matteo Mancusco, Australian guitarist Chris Bieniek and keyboard player Peter Fernandez from Incline. Playlist John McLaughlin “For Jaco" from Industrial Zen (Universal) 00:00 ...