Mahavishnu Orchestra is a pioneering fusion jazz-rock band formed in 1970 by British guitarist John McLaughlin.
Birds Of Fire, released in 1973, was Mahavishnu Orchestra’s second album and became an unusual worldwide hit for jazz-rock.
Participating members at this time were John McLaughlin (guitar), Jerry Goodman (violin), Jan Hammer (keyboards), Rick Laird (bass), and Billy Cobham (drums).
Tracklist
A1.Birds Of Fire
A2. Miles Beyond (Miles Davis)
A3. Celestial Terrestrial Commuters
A4. Sapphire Bullet Of Pure Love
A5. Thousand Island Park
A6. Hope
B1. One Word
B2. Sanctuary
B3. Open Country Joy
B4.Resolution
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