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Melt into your headphones with layers of polyrhythmic beats and back-beats, inspiring solos and soaring vocals from this compelling blend of Indian and jazz fusion backed by stellar musicianship. No wonder this is one of McLaughlin's favorite sessions.
2008 release from guitar legend John McLaughlin. John has already said Floating Point, his brand new CD, “May be the best record I ever made.” That’s really saying something when you consider McLaughlin’s prolific and trailblazing career. The guitarist and composer has appeared on some of the most important jazz-rock and world music albums in the last 40 years.
For Floating Point, which was recorded in India, McLaughlin used several of the best Indian musicians in the world. McLaughlin calls these players the “young lions” of India. They include keyboardist Loiuz Banks, drummer Ranjit Barot, electric sitarist Niladri Kumar, flautists Shashank and Naveen Kumar, percussionist Sivamani, vocalist Shankar Mahadevan, electric mandolinist U.Rajesh, and Hindustini slide guitarist Debashish Bhattacharya. Joining them were other Western stars saxophonist George Brooks and bassist Hadrien Feraud. With a line-up like that, you would expect a very Indian experience. But, McLaughlin says not necessarily so.
“Now while this CD features predominantly Indian musicians, we are in quite another form compared to the group Shakti,” McLaughlin says. “The music is for the most part ‘Jazz-Fusion’ if a label has to be put on it. But with the musicians involved in this project, it has also a ‘world’ kind of atmosphere.”
McLaughlin adds, “I really am happy with the outcome of this CD which actually came about quite spontaneously and without any real planning. You can hear in the music where I am in my development, and in which directions I’m moving. It was a real thrill to play with these players, and I offer my thanks to them for their unique contributions. I truly wish and hope that it brings something to the listeners. I also offer my deep thanks to them for their continued support to my dedicated work.”
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released May 20, 2008
Loiuz Banks, Ranjit Barot, Niladri Kumar, Shashank, Naveen Kumar, Sivanami, Shankar Mahadevan, U. Rajesh, Debashish Bhattacharya, George Brooks, Hadren Feraud.
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Listening to this album again and it's as invigorating as it was when I'd first heard it. Thank you for a deeply appreciated late night sensorium. Andrew Garton