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DevotionDevotion by John McLaughlin
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One of the alltime greatest psychedelic albums. An acid-dripping classic.
Floating PointFloating Point by John McLaughlin
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This brilliant 2008 album shows that John is as creative as ever. With a host of talented young Indian musicians and French superbassist Hadrien Ferraud. Joyful and uplifting.
Mahavishnu Orchestra: Live at Montreux 1974&1984Mahavishnu Orchestra: Live at Montreux 1974&1984
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John has always been an engaging and risk-taking liveplayer. Here we get two fantastic shows from '74 and '84. With the likes of Narada Michael Walden, Jean-Luc Ponty and Jonas Hellborg.
The Inner Mounting FlameThe Inner Mounting Flame by John McLaughlin & Mahavishnu Orchestra
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One of the greatest debut albums ever. A musical landmark. And still as intriguing as ever.
Turn It OverTurn It Over by The Tony Williams Lifetime
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One of the most far out and progressive albums ever. "A famous blues" might be John's most outrageous composition.
Five Peace Band LiveFive Peace Band Live by John McLaughlin
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An instant classic. Jazzrock and fusion at its best with Chick Corea and McLaughlin. Strong compositions, great solos, sublime interplay between the musicians.
The Complete Bitches Brew SessionsThe Complete Bitches Brew Sessions by Miles Davis
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John rose to stardom thanks to his participating in some of Miles' historic records. Visionary stuff.
A Handful of BeautyA Handful of Beauty by Shakti
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A very aptly titled album. Few Westerners has the deep love for India and Indian music that John has.
Electric GuitaristElectric Guitarist by John McLaughlin
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A wonderfully eclectic album with stars like Carlos Santana, Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Jack Bruce, Tony Williams.
Infinite SearchInfinite Search by Miroslav Vitous
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A beautiful early fusionalbum. With John, Herbie Hancock and Jack de Johnette
Escalator Over the HillEscalator Over the Hill by Carla Bley and Paul Haines
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John plays a seminal role on this unique masterpiece. With Jack Bruce, Linda Ronstadt, Don Cherry, Gato Barbieri a.m.o..
The Trio of Doom LiveThe Trio of Doom Live by Trio of Doom
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The Cream of fusion: John, Jaco Pastorius and Tony Williams. Powerful stuff.
John McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension - Live At BelgradeJohn McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension - Live At Belgrade
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A highly potent concert showing John at his best. In the good company of Gary Husband, Mark Mondesir and bassvirtuoso Dominique Di Piazza.
The Essential John McLaughlinThe Essential John McLaughlin by John McLaughlin
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A very good and comprehensive career overview, from Graham Bond to "Industrial Zen".
Que AlegriaQue Alegria by John McLaughlin Trio
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Beautiful and profound triomusic with Trilok Gurtu and the formidable Dominique Di Piazza on bass.
AuraAura by Miles Davis
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John shines on this beautiful compositions by Palle Mikkelborg.
Birds of FireBirds of Fire by Mahavishnu Orchestra With John McLaughlin
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For good reasons this is considered John's most popular record ever.
Remember Shakti: Saturday Night in BombayRemember Shakti: Saturday Night in Bombay by John McLaughlin & Remember Shakti
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A divine evening with John and Zakir Hussain and a host of brilliant classical Indian musicians.
Love Devotion SurrenderLove Devotion Surrender by Carlos Santana
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The definitive guitar album. John and Santana in full flight high on meditation.
Industrial ZenIndustrial Zen by John McLaughlin
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Another adventurous McLaughlin album with lots of prominent guests. Inventive and creative.
Things We LikeThings We Like by Jack Bruce
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A young McLaughlin in full flight on this beautiful modern jazz session from '68. With Jon Hiseman and Dick heckstall-Smith.
Remember Shakti: The BelieverRemember Shakti: The Believer by John McLaughlin
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Another transcendent live album. The mandolin artistery of U. Shrinivas is just out of sight.
Miles from India (TWO CD SET)Miles from India (TWO CD SET) by Various Artists
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A highly interesting tribute mixing a lot of the players who contributed to Miles' creative workshop with Indian players. John, Ron Carter, Chick Corea, Jimmy Cobb, Mike Henderson and countless others. Profound and intriguing.
John McLaughlin: Meeting of the Minds - The Making of Floating PointJohn McLaughlin: Meeting of the Minds - The Making of Floating Point
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The visual companion to the formidable "Floating Point" album.
Hymns for Peace: Live at Montreux 2004 [Blu-ray]Hymns for Peace: Live at Montreux 2004 [Blu-ray]
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A powerful and transcendent concert. reuniting John with the likes of Santana, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea. Diverse and true live music.
Making MusicMaking Music by Zakir Hussain
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A truly delightful album. With Jan Gabarek and flutevirtuoso Hariprasad Chaurasia. Breathtaking.
Live-EvilLive-Evil by Miles Davis
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John joins Miles D.'s formidable late 60s band for a rousing set ofwonderful and weird music.
John McLaughlin: The Gateway to RhythmJohn McLaughlin: The Gateway to Rhythm
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John unravels some of the profound mysteries of Indian music in the very good company of percussionmaster V. Selvaganesh.
Remember Shakti: The Way of BeautyRemember Shakti: The Way of Beauty
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The history told of this seminal World music band. Plus the whole "Saturday Night In Bomabay" concert. For all lovers of Indian music this is an essential purchase.
The PromiseThe Promise by John McLaughlin
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Another eclectic and essential album. With Jeff Beck, Michael Brecker, Sting, Paco de Lucia, David Sanborn a.m.o..
WelcomeWelcome by Santana
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One of Santana's best albums ever, if not THE best. And his collaboration with John, "Flame Sky" is certainly one of the highlights.
SoukhaSoukha by V. Selvaganesh
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McLaughlin guests on the final track of this brilliant album from the percussionvirtuoso. Alongside other fellowmemebers from Remember Shakti: U.Shrinivas and Zakir Hussain. A truly powerful mix of the classic and the new.
John McLaughlin: Concerto for Guitar & Orchestra "The Mediterranean"John McLaughlin: Concerto for Guitar & Orchestra "The Mediterranean"
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One of John's succesful attempts at the classical. The guitarconcerto is a delight, the duets with his then wife Katia Labeque shining gems.
Friday Night in San FranciscoFriday Night in San Francisco by Al di Meola
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The classic guitartrio album with John, Al di Meola and Paco de Lucia.
Finally the Rain Has ComeFinally the Rain Has Come by Leni Stern
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John makes a delightful cameo on the title track to this gorgous album from a very classy female singer/songwriter (and jazzguitarist). Should be a classic on par with "Tapestry" and "Hejira".
Return to the Emerald BeyondReturn to the Emerald Beyond by Mahavishnu Project
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Not merely a tribute band, but rather a bunch of outstanding musicians interpreting the music of McLaughlin and Mahavishnu Orchestra.
Celebrating the Mahavishnu OrchestrCelebrating the Mahavishnu Orchestr by Radio String Quartet
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A profound classical tribute, done with humour and improvisation. Highlighting what a brilliant composer John is.
SpacesSpaces by Larry Coryell
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A rather mellow but intense meeting between these two guitar giants. With Miroslav Vitous and Billy Cobham. A true classic.