Liberation Time

John Mclaughlin
Liberation Time

15,19 EUR
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Abstract Logix
Release date: 18/Jun/2021
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Description:Liberation Time by John Mclaughlin, released 12 March 2021. This version of Liberation Time comes as a 1xCD. -
With his newest album, Liberation Time (Abstract Logix Records), McLaughlin draws from one of humanity's most fraught, uncertain epochs to produce music that gracefully reflects the uncertainty, vulnerability, and slowly awakening joy of our times. A direct response to the mandated restrictions imposed by the spread of Covid-19, the album is - unusually for McLaughlin's recent projects - not the work of one fixed ensemble. With physical proximity no longer a prerequisite, McLaughlin drew upon decades of experience as a bandleader to select musicians best suited to each composition. "As the Spirit Sings" introduces the album by contrasting churning rhythmic tension (stoked by drummer Vinnie Colaiuta and bassist Sam Burgess) with McLaughlin's soaring guitar figures - all underpinned by Gary Husband's subtle, supportive piano. The knotty post-bop figures of "Right Here, Right Now, Right On" mark one of the most jazz-inflected performances McLaughlin has laid down in some time, featuring Nicolas Viccaro (drums), Jerome Regard (bass), Julian Siegel (tenor saxophone), and Oz Ezzeldin (piano). The sense of brotherhood that bonds McLaughlin's current 4th Dimension ensemble (McLaughlin, Husband, bassist Etienne Mbappe, and drummer Ranjit Barot) is on full display during "Lockdown Blues," a playful refraction examination of blues tropes first released last summer to benefit the Jazz Foundation of America. With vaccination campaigns now in full effect and a more promising tomorrow coming into view, Liberation Time's title track can be felt as visceral anticipation - a rousing glimpse into an unbound future rich with possibilities. And while much of Liberation Blues revels in the sort of spontaneous interplay that has been denied by Covid restrictions, some of the album's most touching moments feature McLaughlin alone at the piano - an instrument he has not recorded on since his 1973 collaboration with Carlos Santana, Love Devotion Surrender. Liberation Time is a product of it's times, and yet it looks both forwards and backwards - at once drawing upon memories of better days yet reaching for a new dawn. Looking back at the album's transcontinental sessions, McLaughlin concludes, "The wonderful thing about music is that you put the headphones on and you are all in the same room."
"Liberation Time" is a captivating CD album by the legendary guitarist John McLaughlin, released under the renowned label Abstract Logix. This record showcases McLaughlin's virtuosic guitar work and innovative compositions, blending jazz fusion with elements of rock and world music. The tracks reflect both introspection and exuberance, offering listeners an immersive musical journey that highlights McLaughlin?s enduring creativity even after decades in the industry. John McLaughlin is celebrated as one of the most influential jazz fusion artists of all time, known for his groundbreaking work with Mahavishnu Orchestra and collaborations with Miles Davis on iconic albums like "Bitches Brew." His career spans over five decades, marked by numerous awards and critical acclaim worldwide. Abstract Logix, the manufacturer behind this release, has established itself as a leading independent label specializing in progressive jazz, fusion, and instrumental music. Their commitment to artistic innovation makes them a trusted name among discerning music enthusiasts.
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