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Devotion
Released: September 1970
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This album is from a pivotal moment in {$McLaughlin}'s history. This was just after he left {$Miles}' group, but before {$Mahavishnu Orchestra} started, and the music captures this moment... Continue[+]

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Jazz, Vol. 2
Released: 1991
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Compact Jazz: John McLaughlin
Released: 1993
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Not really a best-of release, {^Compact Jazz} is more a curious collection of Polygram's {$John McLaughlin} music. That means there's nothing by the {$Mahavishnu Orchestra}, {$Skakti}, his trio with {$Paco de Lucia} and {$Al DiMeola}, or anything from his classic solo albums {^Devotion} and {^My Goals Beyond}, nor his late-'70s and early-'80s albums on Columbia and Warner Brothers. 
With some of his most important work unavailable, Polygram/Verve mixes and matches tracks from his brilliant classic 1969 {^Extrapolation}, his solo albums from the late '80s and early '90s, his work with {$Tony Williams Lifetime}, {$Jack Bruce} and {$Paco de Lucia}. While omitting some of {$McLaughlin's} most brilliant work {^Compact Jazz} gives some insight into the virtuoso's versatility. 
The two songs from {^Extrapolation} are {&"Peace Piece"} -- a relaxed, but enjoyable acoustic guitar performance with some Indian touches -- and "It's Funny," a song {$McLaughlin} first recorded with {$Duffy Power} that is almost psychedelic with {$McLaughlin's} deceptive edge and {$John Surman's} twisting sax. From {$McLaughlin's} days with {$Tony Williams Lifetime} are "Emergency" and "Allah Be Praised" which, though a bit dated, are intense, raw and still exciting. "Sam Enchanted Dick" off {$Jack Bruce's} 1968 {^Things We Like} is notable from an historical perspective and shows how far {$McLaughlin's} playing would come in just a few years. Jumping to the late '80s and early '90s are "Pasha's Love," "Reincarnation" and "Que Alegria" which feature his underrated work with percussionist {$Trilok Gurtu}. All have the classic {$McLaughlin} speed and the group's interplay is fantastic. "Palenque" from {$Paco de Lucia's} 1981 album {^Castro Marin}, which also features {$Larry Coryell} is the only recording of the first guitar trio and it is everything expected: fast and tight with stunning solos. This is one of {$McLaughlin's} best moments on record. 
It would take several CDs to give a complete overview of the many musical directions of {$John McLaughlin}. {^Compact Jazz} is an unusual introduction, but enjoyable nonetheless. ~ Paul MacArthur, All Music Guide

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Tokyo Live
Released: 1994
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The Promise
Released: 1995
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{$John McLaughlin} shoots out in many different directions during this very diverse release. He trades off with fellow guitarist {$Jeff Beck} on {&"Django,"} jams his own {&"Thelonious Melodius"}... Continue[+]

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Paco de Lucia/John McLaughlin/Al Di Meola
Released: May 1996
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The acoustic guitar trio of {$John McLaughlin}, {$Al DiMeola}, and {$Paco DeLucia} can always be relied upon to create quiet but fiery music. The three virtuosos always sound restrained and... Continue[+]

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McLaughlin & Santana
Released: 1973
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The Heart of Things
Released: 1997
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Although not referred to as such by name, this is a mid-'90s incarnation of {$the Mahavishnu Orchestra} idea -- another quintet fronted by {$John McLaughlin} playing electric jazz-rock with virtuosity to burn. As before, when the name was last floated in the 1980s, it is a very different sound, but closer to the original {$Mahavishnu} blend than the '80s version ever got. There are rapid-fire unison statements as in the old days, but now softer and more complex in texture and definitely lower in volume. {$Dennis Chambers}, a leftover from the {$McLaughlin} organ trio of the early '90s, is probably the most incendiary drummer {$McLaughlin} has featured since {$Billy Cobham}, and he really mixes things up throughout the CD, including a sizzling one-on-one duel with the guitarist on the questionably titled {&"Acid Jazz."} {$McLaughlin} brandishes his technique with the old flash, yet as has been the pattern in his middle age, his tone is mellow and rounded, often heard through the transforming gauze of MIDI electronics. The experienced {$Jim Beard} is responsible for the keyboard textures; {$Gary Thomas} offers capable tenor, soprano and flute leads; {$Matthew Garrison} (son of {$Jimmy}) is the excellent electric bass player, and they are often augmented by the Latin percussion of {$Victor Williams}. Again, one can say that {$McLaughlin's} playing is more musical and charged with greater authority now than a quarter of a century ago, though not as hot in temperature. Even so, this is the warmest his music has been since the {$Mahavishnu} days. ~ Richard S. Ginell, All Music Guide

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Extrapolation
Released: Jan 18, 1969
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{$John McLaughlin}'s first recording as a leader features the future innovator playing guitar in an English quartet. Although {$McLaughlin} contributed all ten pieces, baritonist {$John Surman}... Continue[+]

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My Goal's Beyond
Released: June 1970
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After bouncing around on a couple of labels, the CD reissue of this album ultimately ended up on {@Rykodisc}. The startling thing about this record is that it points the way toward two directions... Continue[+]

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