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John McLaughlin

Musician
Forjazz fusion fans, guitar heads, miles davis devotees, prog-inclined listeners, and curious newcomers.
6 Reviews 4 Definitions 26 Charts

The Profile

British guitarist and composer, a key architect of jazz fusion. Rose from the 1960s UK scene, recorded with Miles Davis, and led the Mahavishnu Orchestra and Shakti. Celebrated for blazing technique and cross‑cultural collaborations.

Early landmarks include Extrapolation (1969) and Devotion (1970). He worked with Miles Davis during the electric period and later formed the Mahavishnu Orchestra and Shakti. Industrial Zen (2006) marked a strong later-era statement. The 1979 Havana Jam appearance with Jaco Pastorius and Tony Williams was released as Trio of Doom.

The reviews celebrate McLaughlin’s pivotal role in fusion, praising the acoustic innovation of Extrapolation (1969) and the Hendrix-charged drive of Devotion. Industrial Zen (2006) is hailed as a mature, coherent return that balances elegance and fire. Trio of Doom captures a volatile 1979 summit with Pastorius and Williams—imperfect yet thrilling.

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