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 | | Description: | Liberation Time by John Mclaughlin, released 18 June 2021.
This version of Liberation Time comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. - With his newest album, Liberation Time, 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 LP by the legendary guitarist John McLaughlin, released under the renowned label Abstract Logix. This album showcases McLaughlin's signature blend of jazz fusion, virtuosity, and innovative compositions that have defined his illustrious career. "Liberation Time" was conceived during the global lockdowns and reflects themes of freedom and resilience through energetic improvisations and intricate melodies. The record features both studio tracks recorded remotely with international musicians as well as live performances, highlighting McLaughlin?s ability to unite artists across borders.
John McLaughlin is celebrated as one of the most influential guitarists in modern music history. His groundbreaking work with Miles Davis on albums like "Bitches Brew," his leadership of the Mahavishnu Orchestra, and collaborations with Shakti have earned him worldwide acclaim for pushing musical boundaries between jazz, rock, Indian classical music, and beyond. Over decades, he has received multiple Grammy nominations and continues to inspire generations of musicians.
Abstract Logix is a forward-thinking independent label known for supporting progressive jazz fusion artists from around the globe. With an impressive roster including talents such as Jimmy Herring and Wayne Krantz alongside John McLaughlin himself, Abstract Logix stands out for its commitment to high-quality releases that challenge conventions while celebrating musical innovation. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
ABLX065V |
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