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Words of Wisdom from John McLaughlin

Written by user on September 29, 2014

Guitarist John McLaughlin’s resume reads like a Who’s Who of Jazz. Born in 1942, McLaughlin had joined drummer Tony Williams’ highly influential fusion group Lifetime, performed on Miles Davis’ seminal albums In A Silent Way, Bitches Brew (which also features a track named for him), Jack Johnson, and Live-Evil before he turned 30 (shortly after he turned 30, he also appeared on the influential Davis album On the Corner).

As if that were not enough, McLaughlin is also responsible for one of the most beloved jazz-rock ensembles of …

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