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OlCh
@ 07-09-2005, 14:00

The Mahavishnu Project - Live in London, The Astoria 11-12-2004. DSBD
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John McLaughlin:
"Just a little note of appreciation for what you are bringing back to life. This musical period was the beginning of finding my own way in music, and to hear you guys playing those tunes in such an unbelievable way is quite amazing. Great job!! Keep up the good work."



OlCh
@ 07-09-2005, 14:03
The Mahavishnu Project - Live in London, The Astoria 11-12-2004. DSBD

Sound? Up-to-date CD. :D

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Biography by Bruce Eder
The Mahavishnu Project is a fascinating venture into musically creative hero-worship — it's also unique as a "ghost band" devoted to an early 1970's jazz-rock fusion phenomenon; most such outfits are devotees of big-band ensembles such as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller et al, and the musicians whose work they're devoted to have usually passed on, often long ago; John McLaughlin et al are still around, but all of them approve of what the Mahavishnu Project is doing. And it is unique for good reason — apart from the 21st Century Schizoid Band (which is comprised, in all but one case, of actual former members of King Crimson), it's difficult to think of any other group devoted to the performing of music out of this movement and this particular era, or of any others that would be worthy — why would anyone seek to emulate the David Clayton-Thomas version of Blood, Sweat & Tears, or the original Chicago's repertory? (And what could the latter legally call themselves, with the "Chicago" name trademarked, the Windy City Project? Besides, it could be argued that the current incarnation of "$Chicago is its own "ghost band"). Interzone drummer Gregg Bendian — an alumnus of Pat Metheny, Ornette Coleman, and John Zorn — who had already turned his talents (in collaboration with Nels Cline) to the recreation of John Coltrane's work and sound on Interstellar Space Revisited: The Music of John Coltrane, was a longtime fan of the original Mahavishnu Orchestra from when he heard their two albums, Inner Mounting Flame and Birds Of Fire, as a kid. In 2001, he decided to do something about it by creating the Mahavishnu Project with like-minded musicians. Ever since then, they've been carving out a little niche for themselves as jazz-fusion revivalists, and impressing people with their work, building on the only significant band ever spawned by the jazz-rock fusion boom of the early 1970's. Most notable among his collaborators has been guitarist Pete McCann, a dedicated McLaughlin devotee, keyboardist Steve Hunt (who's played with Billy Cobham and Alan Holdsworth), violinists odd Reynolds and, more recently, Rob Thomas (an alumnus of Andy Summers and Tito Puente); on tour, the group has also employed the services of Ennio Morricone collaborator Rocco Zifarelli.

The Mahavishnu Project
Live in London, The Astoria
11-12-2004
Source Digital Soundboard
Recorded by Sebastian Hesse

01. Meeting of the Spirits 15:23
02. Sanctuary 11:51
03. You Know, You Know 8:53
04. Dawn 12:53
05. Noonward Race 10:29
06. Lilas Dance - The Dance of Maya 14:17

The Mahavishnu Project:
Gregg Bendian—Drums
Pete McCann—Guitars
Steve Hunt—Keyboards
Rob Thomas—Violins
Chris Tarry-Bass

Back in 1971, when guitar-god John McLaughlin left Miles Davis and (Tony William’s Lifetime) to form the groundbreaking Mahavishnu Orchestra, he was the first to combine the fire of Hendrix-drenched rock with the groove of Coltrane’s modal jazz & the ethereal Indian ragas of Ravi Shankar. The critics called it "jazz rock" and the result was nothing less than a musical revolution. The Mahavishnu Orchestra has since been cited as a major influence on everyone from King Crimson to Phish, and was in many ways one of the first electric jam bands. Not surprisingly however, the music of the Mahavishnu Orchestra hasn’t gone on to be covered and re-interpreted by the many bands it has affected, largely due to its extreme technical demands. That is, until now.
The Mahavishnu Project launches directly from where the original band abruptly left off. In 2001, this incendiary unit from New York City began performing their unique renditions of music from classic Mahavishnu discs such as Birds of Fire, Inner Mounting Flame and Between Nothingness & Eternity and Visions of the Emerald Beyond while remaining true to the cutting edge improvisations of the original band, and to McLaughlin’s stunning compositions. Their take on the music must be quite special, as they have received the seal of approval from Maestro McLaughlin himself!
The Mahavishnu Project is led by extraordinary drummer/composer Gregg Bendian, widely known for his work with Pat Metheny, Ornette Coleman, & John Zorn. Bendian has received rave reviews for his and Nels Cline’s Interstellar Space Revisited: The Music of John Coltrane (Atavistic), his band Interzone’s Requiem for Jack Kirby (Atavistic, 2001) and his sterling drum and vibes work on the long-awaited We Saw A Bozo Under The Sea (ZHR, 2001) by former Beefheart guitar whiz, Zoot Horn Rollo. Bendian’s talents are uniquely suited to the daunting challenge of another shining icon of creative music – The Mahavishnu Orchestra.
Bendian is joined by new guitarist Rocco Zifarelli -who's worked with Bob Mintzer, Kenny Kirkland and Ennio Morricone, long-time Allan Holdsworth & Billy Cobham keyboardist Steve Hunt, bassist Chris Tarry (John Scofield and Metalwood) and violinist Rob Thomas, who’s worked with Andy Summers and Tito Puente.