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The Mahavishnu Orchestra
The Mahavishnu Orchestra
New York, USR&B, Jazz, Rock
62.2m all-time streams (18 May '26)
One of the premiere fusion groups, the Mahavishnu Orchestra were considered by most observers during their prime to be a rock band, but their sophisticated improvisations actually put their high-powered music between rock and jazz.
Founder and leader John McLaughlin had recently played with Miles Davis and Tony Williams' Lifetime.
Founder and leader John McLaughlin had recently played with Miles Davis and Tony Williams' Lifetime.
