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JOHN MCLAUGHLIN ~ MONTREUX CONCERTS WARNER MUSIC SWITZERLAND 9701 (Barcode: 5050466970121) ~ UK ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion Recorded: 1974 - 1999 Released: 2003 This monumental Box Set (17 CDs!) is a collection of live recordings by John McLaughlinFind albums by this artist and his various ensembles at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland between 1974 and 1999. 25 years of McLaughlin’s brilliant career are summarized here in a continuous stream of mind-bugging musical brilliance and diversity. The exceptionally warm response and rapport between the musicians and the audience (which is so typical of the Montreux Festival) and the brilliant sound quality turn this set into a dream-come-true for every McLaughlin fan on earth. The various McLaughlin’s groups captured here are: Mahavishnu OrchestraFind albums by this artist Mk. II (with Jean-Luc PontyFind albums by this artist and Gayle MoranFind albums by this artist), ShaktiFind albums by this artist, One Truth BandFind albums by this artist, Mahavishnu Orchestra Mk. IV (with Bill EvansFind albums by this artist), Free SpiritsFind albums by this artist, Heart Of ThingsFind albums by this artist and Remember ShaktiFind albums by this artist. Also included are duets with Chick CoreaFind albums by this artist, Paco De LuciaFind albums by this artist and Carlos SantanaFind albums by this artist. McLaughlin plays acoustic and electric guitar and the guitar synthesizer, all of them with his usual eloquence and elegance. All this is an ocean of music, crossing genres like Fusion, Jazz and World Music, always brilliantly performed and highly inspiring. The genius of John McLaughlin as a player, composer, bandleader and visionary artist is omnipresent here from the first note to the very last. Although this set is relatively expensive, buying it is money well spent, probably better spent than any other recorded music you can get. Absolutely essential!

Updated: 07/01/2022Posted:

CD 17 Box Set Essential Recommend To A Friend

JOHN MCLAUGHLIN ~ ORIGINAL ALBUM CLASSICS COLUMBIA 714545 (Barcode: 886971454529) ~ UK ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion Recorded: 1975 - 1979 Released: 2007 This great Box Set includes the five original albums recorded between 1975 and 1979 by the guitar Master John McLaughlinFind albums by this artist: The three albums with the Jazz-World Fusion group ShaktiFind albums by this artist - "ShaktiFind albums with this title", "A Handful Of BeautyFind albums with this title" and "Natural ElementsFind albums with this title", the solo album "Electric GuitaristFind albums with this title" and the album with One Truth BandFind albums by this artist "Electric DreamsFind albums with this title". The albums are remastered and packaged in album replicas (mini-sleeves), housed in a cardboard box, and with the price tag of a double album this is a tremendous bargain as well. Please read the original album descriptions for more details (click on the title links). Absolutely essential!

Updated: 26/01/2019Posted:

CD 5 Mini-Sleeve Box Set Remastered Essential Recommend To A Friend