group · 1971–
Mahavishnu Orchestra
American musical group; jazz fusion band
- Formed
- 1971
New York City - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- Columbia Records
- Discography
- 19 albums
Biography
Mahavishnu Orchestra is a jazz group, formed in 1971 in New York City. Members include John McLaughlin, Billy Cobham, Jan Hammer, Jean-Luc Ponty, Bill Evans and Jerry Goodman. Record labels: Columbia Records. The discography here lists 19 albums, from “The Inner Mounting Flame” (1971) to “Live at the Berkeley Community Theater (November 9, 1972)” (2024).
The Mahavishnu Orchestra was a jazz fusion band formed in New York City in 1971, led by English guitarist John McLaughlin. The group underwent several line-up changes throughout its history across its two periods of activity, from 1971 to 1976 and from 1984 to 1987. With its first line-up consisting of McLaughlin, drummer Billy Cobham, keyboardist Jan Hammer, violinist Jerry Goodman and bassist Rick Laird, the band received acclaim for its complex, intense music consisting of a blend of Indian classical music, jazz, and psychedelic rock as well as its dynamic live performances between 1971 and 1973. Many members of the band have gone on to acclaimed careers of their own in the jazz and jazz-fusion genres.
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Members
John McLaughlin
b. 1942 · English guitarist, founder of the Mahavishnu Orchestra
Billy Cobham
b. 1944 · Panamanian jazz drummer and composer (born 1944)
Jan Hammer
b. 1948 · Czech-born American musician, composer and record producer
Jean-Luc Ponty
b. 1942 · French jazz violinist and composer
Bill Evans
b. 1958 · American jazz saxophonist
Jerry Goodman
b. 1949 · American violinist (born 1949)
Rick Laird
1941–2021 · Irish jazz bassist (1941–2021)
Jonas Hellborg
b. 1958 · Swedish bassist
Danny Gottlieb
b. 1953 · American drummer
Mitchel Forman
b. 1956 · American jazz and fusion keyboard player
Jim Beard
1960–2024 · American jazz pianist (1960–2024)
Stu Goldberg
b. 1954 · American jazz keyboardist and musician
Steve Kindler, Narada Michael Walden, Gayle Moran
Discography
Studio and live albums
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Frequently asked questions
What are Mahavishnu Orchestra's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include The Inner Mounting Flame (1971), Between Nothingness & Eternity (1973), Birds of Fire (1973), Apocalypse (1974) and Visions of the Emerald Beyond (1975).
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