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Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 55 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    John McLaughlin Mahavishnu Music @ UCLA Royce Hall

    by Surferray on 12/12/17Royce Hall - UCLA - Los Angeles

    Royce Hall UCLA CAP presented the greatest concert that I have ever witnessed and heard. John McLaughlin and Jimmy Herring with each band members were awesome. The Royce Hall is amazing to see such a event! Sound was great UCLA staff was very helpful and friendly as well. Thanks to UCLA staff and John McLaughlin, Jimmy Herring for staging this event. Best of the best! 10 stars!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Mahavishnu Orchestra was Stellar!!

    by Rocketmorton on 12/12/17Royce Hall - UCLA - Los Angeles

    Having seen Mahavishnu orchestra in the early 70's I wanted to see his current version of the band. The first time I saw them my jaw dropped and the concert on Saturday was even more impressive. Jimmy Herring opened and has a fine band and his guitar work is expressive and innovative. John McLaughlin played a set with his band fusing jazz, rock and East Indian rhythms. It was so creative and the musicianship of everyone was second to none . They connect with a musical energy that is astounding. Then Jimmy and his band of excellence joined John and the 4th Dimension for an expanded Mahavishnu Orchestra. He played selections from different albums that took on a whole new expression with the two bands playing as one. This was truly an unbelieveable concert event.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    McLaughlin and Herring was amazing

    by McFripp1 on 12/12/17Royce Hall - UCLA - Los Angeles

    McLaughlin didn't disappoint, I've been a fan since his Miles days and he still is the best. IMHO he is in the top 3 living guitarist and top 10 all time guitarist and arguably number 1 in both.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    McLaughlin's Inner Mounting Flame Still Rises

    by ProfessorPM on 12/12/17Royce Hall - UCLA - Los Angeles

    Seeing John McLaughlin perform his last concert in the U.S. was an experience I will always remember and be grateful to have experienced. He played his heart out—as he always does. The concern lasted 3 hours and 45 minutes! The opening set by Jimmy Herring's band was fine enough, but the reason to be there was to hear McLaughlin's set with his working band, The Fourth Dimension. The final set in which Herring's band joined McLaughlin's to play classic Mahavishnu songs was a powerful way to bring the farewell concert to powerful closure. I was fulfilled yet sad. I will miss the live performances from the Maestro. May he produce studio recordings during "retirement" that will we may continue to inspire what his music stands for: passion, peace, love, and understanding.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    This Old Bird Is On Fire!

    by Donovan6 on 12/12/17Royce Hall - UCLA - Los Angeles

    This was a great show. It started with an enjoyable set by Jimmy Herring’s band. It was in the Southern Jazz/rock/RnB tradition of the 1970’s. Fine musicians, tight band. Following an intermission, John McLaughlin came out with his Fourth Dimension band. With the exception of a wonderful version of ‘Lila’s Dance,’ from the Mahavishnu Orchestra album, Visions of the Emerald Beyond, they played material from the more current repertoire. McLaughlin has led many excellent ensembles throughout his career, but for my money, this is the best. It is hard to imagine retirement when you have such a great band, playing some of your most enchanting material. Though it may be a bit sacrilegious to say, this was my favorite set in the show. I will miss this group. The next set was pretty awesome, too! I have waiting forty five years to see and hear these iconic Mahavishnu pieces played by the original artist and composer. It did not disappoint. Arranged for the combined McLaughlin/Herring ensemble, we were presented a well selected set of classic Mahavishnu jams, leaning heavily on the first and fourth albums, An Inner Mounting Flame, and the aforementioned Visions of the Emerald Beyond. One of the surprise highlights, was a mesmerizing version of ‘Earth Ship.’ Even at 75 years old, it seems Johnny still has a Trick or two up his sleeve. Caveats I have a few, but far too few to mention. Overall, a thrilling and emotional experience. Let’s hope he reconsiders those retirement from the road plans. If not, he’s certainly going out with passion, grace and fire. Thank you, John.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The greatest guitar player on the planet

    by Pucci1208 on 12/12/17Royce Hall - UCLA - Los Angeles

    Once again blown away by Johns incredible fret work.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Once in a lifetime

    by 2Channel on 12/12/17Royce Hall - UCLA - Los Angeles

    The Meeting of the Spirits show was incredible. Two master guitarists and there bands playing great music. Sound quality was good and the audience was there to pay attention and appreciate it.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 12/9/17The Wilbur - Boston

    Unbelievable collection of virtuosos and experts. Terrific reprise of great fusion music. Jimmy Herring and Andy Husbands were fittin accompaniment to the great John McGlaughlin. Also a very long concert - everyone got their money's worth.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Jimmy and John were amazing

    by PoorPeter on 12/9/17Atlanta Symphony Hall - Atlanta

    All the musicians in both bands were great. The highlight was when they got together as the Mahavishnu Orchestra. Birds of Fire was amazing and every bit as powerful as it was in the seventies.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Phenomenal Musicianship

    by Soulberg on 12/8/17Moore Theatre - Seattle

    I saw Mahavishnu Orchestra 45 years ago at Winterland. Great to hear some of the same material performed live again. Biggest difference was how much Billy Cobham added to the show back then. Most incredible drumming performance I’ve ever witnessed live to this date. Nice to have discovered Jimmy Herring, Never heard of him before, now I have to say I’m a big fan and will be checking him out with in his other musical projects biggly.