John McLaughlin : from Miles and Mahavishnu to the 4th Dimension /

Submitted by Joseph Hafner on 23 June, 2025 - 15:46

Publication Type:

Book

Authors:

Phillips, Matt,

Source:

Rowman & Littlefield, an imprint of the Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc.,, Lanham, Maryland, United States, p.xii, 287 pages, 6 unnumbered pages of plates : (2023)

ISBN:

1538170957

Call Number:

ML419.M36

Other Number:

40031926225

Keywords:

Biographies., Biography., fast, Guitaristes, Guitarists, Histoire et critique., History and criticism., Jazz musicians, Jazz rock, Jazz-rock (Music), Musiciens de jazz

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-261) and index.The Early Years (1942 -1968) -- 1969-1970 : Extrapolation, Miles and Lifetime -- 1970-1973 : From Devotion to Between Nothingness & Eternity -- 1974-1979 : From Apocalypse to Electric Dreams -- The 1980s : From Friday Night In San Francisco to Paco & John Live At Montreux 1987 -- The 1990s : From The Mediterranean Concerto to Remember Shakti -- The 2000s : From The Heart Of Things Live to Five Peace Band Live -- The 2010s : From To The One to Is That So? -- Epilogue. Covid, Liberation Time, and John's Goals Beyond."Across dozens of official studio and live albums encompassing solo acts, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Shakti, and co-headlining group projects, GRAMMY Award-winner John McLaughlin has consistently surprised with boundary-pushing, genre-defying music. This is a thrilling ride through the life of a master musician, delving into his output from 1980-2020"--