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John McLaughlin is an English guitarist who fused jazz and rock with the Mahavishnu Orchestra and played on Miles Davis's 1970 Bitches Brew.
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What did John McLaughlin play on Miles Davis's Bitches Brew?
John McLaughlin played guitar on Miles Davis's 1970 album Bitches Brew. Davis even named the track "John McLaughlin" after him.
What was the Mahavishnu Orchestra?
The Mahavishnu Orchestra was McLaughlin's high-energy jazz-rock fusion band formed in the early 1970s. Albums such as The Inner Mounting Flame made electric guitar, violin, and complex rhythms central to fusion.
How is John McLaughlin connected to Indian classical music?
McLaughlin explored Indian classical music deeply, especially with Shakti in the 1970s. That group included Indian musicians such as Zakir Hussain and focused on acoustic fusion.
What makes John McLaughlin's guitar style recognizable?
McLaughlin is known for fast alternate picking, sharp rhythmic accents, and long lines that connect jazz harmony with rock intensity. His work spans electric fusion with Mahavishnu Orchestra and acoustic projects such as Shakti.
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