John Surman

180 GRAM MUSTARD VINYL

Re-mastered edition of the 1971 album performed by the legendary enterprise consisting of John McLaughlin on guitars, John Surman on reeds, Karl Berger on vibes, Stu Martin on drums, and Dave Holland on bass. Recorded at the end of May 1970 at the Apostolic Studios in New York, Fortune Smiles is a jazz fusion LP that sees all five musicians experimenting equally with their outstanding music qualities.This album was a turning point for McLaughlin who at that time was playing also with Miles Davis just before peaking creatively with the Mahavishnu Orchestra.

PERSONNEL:

• John McLaughlin - (guitar)
• John Surman - (soprano & baritone saxes, all except A3.)
• Karl Berger - (piano, all except A2.)
• Dave Holland - (bass, all except A2.A3.)
• Stu Martin - (drums, all except A2.A3.)

Recorded at Apostolic Studios, New York City, late May 1970.

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Glancing Backwards
• A2. Earth Bound Hearts
• A3. Where Fortune Smiles

• SIDE B
• B1. New Place, Old Place
• B2. Hope