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John McLaughlin is a British guitarist, jazz musician, songwriter, and recording artist. Born in Doncaster in 1942, he holds United Kingdom citizenship and speaks English. His musical career began in 1963, and he performs on the guitar and voice. He is associated with the genres of jazz, jazz fusion, and ethno jazz.
McLaughlin has recorded for Columbia Records and Verve Records. He is a member of the Mahavishnu Orchestra and Shakti. His religious worldview is Hinduism. Additionally, he has worked in the acting department.
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John McLaughlin (born 4 January 1942), also known as Mahavishnu John McLaughlin, is an English guitarist, bandleader, and composer. One of the pioneers of jazz fusion, his music combines elements of jazz with rock, Indian classical music, Western classical music, flamenco, and blues.
Known for
- Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2023 — Self2024
- John McLaughlin - Live At A To Jazz Festival — guitar2022
- John McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 20222022
- Santana - Montreux Jazz Festival 20152015
- VA - Jazz Intermezzo Vol.22013
- John McLaughlin & The 4th Dimension - Live At 33th Leverkusener Jazztage — electric guitar2012
- Produced by George Martin — Self2012
- Santana & McLaughlin: Invitation to Illumination - Live at Montreux2011
- The Santana Story: Angels and Demons — Self2011
- John McLaughlin & Billy Cobham: Live at Montreux 2010 — Self - guitar2010
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John McLaughlin (b. 1942), also known as Mahavishnu John McLaughlin, is an English jazz- and jazz-fusion guitarist and composer. Born on 4th January 1942 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, he played with Tony Williams Lifetime and then with Miles Davis on his landmark electric jazz-fusion albums In A Silent Way and Bitches Brew. His 1970s electric band, The Mahavishnu Orchestra performed a technically virtuosic and complex style of music that fused eclectic jazz and rock with eastern and Indian influence
Key facts
- Born
- ( 1942-01-04 ) 4 January 1942 (age 84) , Doncaster , West Riding of Yorkshire , England
- Genres
- Jazz fusion world fusion progressive rock psychedelic rock
- Occupations
- Musician songwriter
- Instruments
- Guitar piano
- Years active
- 1963–present
- Labels
- Douglas Columbia Verve Warner Bros. Abstract Logix
- Website
- www .johnmclaughlin .com
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- John
- Family name
- McLaughlin
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Place of birth
- Doncaster
- Occupation
- recording artist
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Genre
- ethno jazz
- Instrument
- voice
- Record label
- Verve Records
- Official website
- www.johnmclaughlin.com
- Image
- JohnMcLaughinCrossroads2007.jpg
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- John McLaughlin
- date of birth
- 1942-01-04
- start of work period
- 1963-00-00
- different from
- John McLaughlin
- social media followers
- 23582
- member of
- Shakti
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