John McLaughlin

DIGIPACK EDITION

"After hearing this album, one can only speculate why McLaughlin waited so long to revisit the treasure trove of groundbreaking MO material. To many, it seemed as if he was channeling his mentor Miles Davis' refusal to look back. Perhaps, like Davis, it was something he would only do as a big finish to an illustrious and relevant career. Perhaps revisiting the material wasn't enough if it couldn't be further elevated. Perhaps the type of realization promised by the talents in this double-group configuration finally represented the offer McLaughlin couldn't refuse. Or perhaps it was just time... Live In San Francisco suggests that all of the above may be true. " - (MIKE JACOBS, All About Jazz)

PERSONNEL:

• JOHN McLAUGHLIN, 12 string double neck and 6 string guitars
• RANJIT BAROT, drums, konokol and vocals
• GARY HUSBAND, electric piano and synths
• ETIENNE M'BAPPÉ, bass and vocals
• JIMMY HERRING, guitar
• JASON CROSBY, violin, Fender rhodes and vocals
• KEVIN SCOTT, bass guitar
• JEFF SIPE, drums and gong
• MATT SLOCUM, Hammond B3 and clavinet.

Recorded live at the Warfield in San Francisco on December 8, 2017.

TRACKS:

• 01. Meeting of the Spirits
• 02. Birds of Fire
• 03. A Lotus on Irish Streams
• 04. The Dance of Maya
• 05. Trilogy
• 06. Earth Ship
• 07. Eternity’s Breath Part 1 & 2
• 08. Be Happy.