In addition to McLaughlin, the Mahavishnu Orchestra included Rick Laird on bass, current Dregs violinist Jerry Goodman, the renowned Billy Cobham on drums and keyboardist Jan Hammer, who would go onto ...

It’s very difficult to explain now just how jaw‑dropping and head-spinning Mahavishnu Orchestra's The Inner Mounting Flame sounded when it landed in 1971, seemingly from a galaxy far, far away ...

Montreux Jazz Festival and John McLaughlin have shared a special bond since the English guitarist first performed at the internationally renowned Swiss festival in 1972, with The Mahavishnu ...

1) Mahavishnu Orchestra – “Birds of Fire”, from Birds of Fire (1972) – This was my favorite album by the ‘Vish when I was in tenth grade, and it still is. Goes well with ganja. 2) Mahavishnu Orchestra ...

The Mahavishnu Project presents THE COMPLETE 'VISIONS OF THE EMERALD BEYOND' Add a Show Listing: CENTRAL NEW YORK. Sign-up: News on your favorite shows, specials & more! EXPLORE REGIONS.

Rick Laird, best known as a founding member of the jazz fusion band Mahavishnu Orchestra, has reportedly passed away at the age of 80. News of the bassist’s death has been confirmed by multiple ...

[Mahavishnu Orchestra segment] Meeting of the Spirits Birds of Fire Dawn The Dance of Maya Trilogy Earth Ship Eternity's Breath, Part 1 Eternity's Breath, Part 2. Comments 4. Tags: Music. Dave Segal.

Ahead of his last U.S. tour, John McLaughlin talks revisiting the work of Mahavishnu Orchestra, and recalls playing with Miles Davis and Jimi Hendrix.

Rick Laird, a bassist who played a central role in the jazz-rock fusion boom as a founding member of the Mahavishnu Orchestra, then retired from music to pursue a career in photography, died on ...