The Mahavishnu Orchestra was a multinational jazz-rock ensemble headed by English guitarist John McLaughlin, who led two lineups during their original six-album run. The first incarnation was a five-piece band with Czech keyboardist Jan Hammer, Irish bassist Rick Laird, and two Americans: violinist Jerry Goodman and drummer Billy Cobham. They released the 1971–73 Columbia albums […]
Atmospheres was an American jazz-rock supergroup assembled by reedist Clive Stevens for the 1974 Capitol albums Atmospheres Featuring Clive Stevens & Friends and Voyage to Uranus. Members: Clive Stevens (saxophones, flute, keyboards, percussion), John Abercrombie (guitar), Ralph Towner (keyboards, guitar), Steve Khan (guitar), Rick Laird (bass), Billy Cobham (drums), Harry Wilkinson (percussion), Stu Woods (bass), […]
