MUMBAI: Blue Frog Records is set to release John McLaughlin’s next album ‘Floating Point’.
With this album, McLaughlin brings a Western Jazz-Fusion approach, but with a band comprising mainly renowned Indian musicians. The band includes keyboardist Louiz Banks, percussionist Sivamani, and drummer Ranjit Barot, as well as French bassist Hadrien Feraud. His work is considered a major influence on composers in the fusion genre.
The album tracks are loaded with some enchanting melodies which savour a heartbeat. Its a combination of extended guitar solos, dramatic percussion work, and intense instrumental workouts. According to renowed Jazz guitarist Pat Metheny, “John McLaughlin has changed the evolution of the guitar at least three times, making him one of the most significant figures in the modern history of the guitar.”MUMBAI: Blue Frog Records is set to release John McLaughlin’s next album ‘Floating Point’.
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With this album, McLaughlin brings a Western Jazz-Fusion approach, but with a band comprising mainly renowned Indian musicians. The band includes keyboardist Louiz Banks, percussionist Sivamani, and drummer Ranjit Barot, as well as French bassist Hadrien Feraud. His work is considered a major influence on composers in the fusion genre.
The album tracks are loaded with some enchanting melodies which savour a heartbeat. Its a combination of extended guitar solos, dramatic percussion work, and intense instrumental workouts. According to renowed Jazz guitarist Pat Metheny, “John McLaughlin has changed the evolution of the guitar at least three times, making him one of the most significant figures in the modern history of the guitar.”McLaughlin is a household name who was a part of the iconic Bitches Brew album by Miles Davis in the late Sixtees.He has also played along some music legends such as Carlos Santana and The Rolling Stones, to name a few.
Soon after his album release he will tour with Chick Corea, Vinnie Colaiuta, Kenny Garrett and Christian McBride under the name “5 Peace Band”.
Fans can relish this guitarist at his best when he goes live at Blue Frog on 23 June 9 pm onwards with an impressive line-up of musicians playing alongside.
