Album
Where Fortune Smiles
John McLaughlin, John Surman, Karl Berger, Stu Martin, Dave Holland
1971 · Jazz
4 collectors on Gatefold own this
Where Fortune Smiles is a Jazz album by John McLaughlin, John Surman, Karl Berger, Stu Martin, Dave Holland, originally released in 1971. On Gatefold: 29 pressings tracked, owned by 4 collectors.
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Where Fortune Smiles is really a John Surman recording, but subsequent re-releases have passed the credit on to John McLaughlin (for obvious reasons). The music is similar to but more dense than "Extrapolation." McLaughlin's raw sound was starting to take shape by this time and his impeccable chops are on full display. So too are those of the underrated vibraphonist Karl Berger and, of course, soprano saxophonist Surman. The foundation is held loosely in place by bassist Dave Holland and drummer Stu Martin. It's a challenging but interesting listen, especially given McLaughlin's later success and popularity. Although his creativity would peak with the Mahavishnu Orchestra and Shakti, he never sounded more free and exploratory than he does here. Highly recommended for its historical significance as well as some excellent playing. .
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- Dave HollandBASS
- John McLaughlinGUITAR
- John SurmanBARITONE SAXOPHONE, SOPRANO SAXOPHONE, BASS CLARINET SAXOPHONE SAXOPHONE, CLARINET
- Karl BergerPIANO VIBRAPHONE
- Stu MartinDRUMS
4 collectors on Gatefold own this · 29 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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