John McLaughlin

John Mclaughlin and the 4th Dimension – June 14th (Day 5)

Luke McLaughlin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:17:56 +0000

Amazing show at the bonnaroo festival, Tennessee. Wild crowds and good music ! More news coming shortly on Gary, Ranjit, Etienne and John on their North American Summer Tour. Next stop D.C.

DCist Preview: John McLaughlin’s 4th Dimension @ The Howard Theatre

blondsummer — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 08:52:25 +0000

One of the most fertile periods in jazz history began taking shape in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Prior to this time, jazz and rock n’ roll were on divergent paths, one taking the route to « high art » while the other became an integral part of the popular landscape. Then, groups of talented, young musicians, who were schooled in jazz but still in touch with the tastes of their peers, brought the two together. « Fusion » is how this hybrid form came to be known, and there is no greater exemplar of this music than legendary …

John Mclaughlin and the 4th Dimension – June 13th (Day 4)

Luke McLaughlin — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 06:16:05 +0000

Second show at the Orange Peel.. Asheville, NC. What a success ! Bonnaroo festival tomorrow…

John Mclaughlin and the 4th Dimension – 12th June (Day 3)

Luke McLaughlin — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:10:16 +0000

Some pictures from the tour during the first 3 days in our US Tour.

John Mclaughlin and the 4th Dimension – 11th June

Luke McLaughlin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:14:38 +0000

The band kicks it off with the first show in Durham – North Carolina. After an impressive beginning of the tour, the band leave thursday morning for the following show in Asheville. Ranjit, Gary, Etienne and John are ready to go !

Collective liberation

blondsummer — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:29:03 +0000

In late 1968, guitarist John McLaughlin got a call from drummer/composer Tony Williams inviting him to come record with his band in New York the following February. Up to that point, McLaughlin had been in the UK, making most of his living playing in R&B bands. “I would play R&B to survive,” says McLaughlin, “I was doing pop recordings — and some of them were very nice … in the ’60s.”

He had no idea that within two days of landing in New York City he would be hanging with Miles Davis, and laying down chords that would revolutionize jazz music, decisively leaving a past era behind and giving way to a future of unbridled possibility.

John Mclaughlin and the 4th Dimension North American Tour – Day 1

Luke McLaughlin — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:40:51 +0000

The first day on the North American summer tour kicks off with an incredible rehearsal at the spectacular manifold studio. With the sound and atmosphere John Mclaughlin, Gary Husband, Ranjit Barot and Etienne M’Bappe manage to create in the studio, a musical masterpiece unfolds.
First show in Durham/Raleigh tomorrow (11th june)

North American Tour – « Teaser »

Luke McLaughlin — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:37:37 +0000

A short video to announce the beginning of John Mclaughlin and the 4th Dimension’s North American Summer tour.

John Mclaughlin to Tour the U.S June 11-23 Including Bonnaroo and a 3-Night Stint At The Blue Note in New York

blondsummer — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:24:28 +0000

(Los Angeles, CA) – World-renowned guitarist John McLaughlin, is set to begin his first U.S. tour in three years. The tour begins on June 11th in Durham, NC and will hit Asheville, DC, Bethlehem, Boston and a 3-night stand in New York City at the Blue Note before ending in Toronto on June 23rd. McLaughlin and his legendary 4th Dimension band will also make a special appearance at this year’s Bonnaroo Festival in Manchester, Tennessee on June 14th.

LIFE BALL

blondsummer — Tue, 28 May 2013 12:41:43 +0000

Dear Friends

John here again after a long delay, for which I must present my excuses…

I need to write about an experience I had last Saturday night. My wife, Ina and I had the pleasure to be invited by a dear friend Tereza Maxova and her husband to the » LIFE BALL », which is an annual event held in Vienna, Austria. It was the 21st anniversary of the celebration which began in such a small way, and over the years has grown into one of the biggest parties on the planet.

LIFE BALL has only one goal: to bring awareness about the HIV virus and Aids, and to raise money for research into permanent cures and preventative solutions.

I don’t need to repeat what Wikipedia has written about Life Ball….
There were movie stars, pop stars and even Bill Clinton. Many, very moving speeches were made about the need for us to take care of all the victims of HIV, but especially the women and children who are the principal victims. I have to say that the speech of Elton John was the most powerful and inspiring. You may not care for his music, but as a human being he is great!

Life Ball is the most unusual and frankly amazing combination of the greatest party in the world combined with the talks from people I mention above with songs, dancing and fashion shows, plus some of the most outrageous costumes ever imagined. I will include some photos from the event, and in ending simply say that it is one of the most inspiring evenings I’ve ever had.

With peace and blessings to all,

John