Meeting Of The Spirits

Friday Night In San Francisco is a 1981 live album by Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucia. It was described by jazz author and critic Walter Kolosky as "a musical event that could be compared to the Benny Goodman Band's performance at Carnegie Hall in 1938…(it) may be considered the most influential of all live acoustic guitar albums. All the tracks except "Guardian Angel" were recorded live at The Warfield Theatre on December 5, 1980 in San Francisco.

Recorded at Boston Symphony Hall, January 26, 1972. Presenting the guitar genius of John McLaughlin, accompanied by Jan Hammer (keyboards), Jerry Goodman (violin), Rick Laird (bass) and Billy Cobham (drums), this remarkable set, performed live at Boston's Symphony Hall, MA on 26th January 1972, for broadcast on WNEW-FM radio a few months after the release of their innovative debut album, The Inner Mounting Flame - powerful and exhilarating.

Mahavishnu Orchestra - Live at Chateauvallon, August 1972, showcases the band at their peak during their early years. Recorded at the renowned jazz festival in Chateauvallon, France,

Recorded at Boston Symphony Hall, January 26, 1972. Presenting the guitar genius of John McLaughlin, accompanied by Jan Hammer (keyboards), Jerry Goodman (violin), Rick Laird (bass) and Billy Cobham (drums), this remarkable set, performed live at Boston's Symphony Hall, MA on 26th January 1972, for broadcast on WNEW-FM radio a few months after the release of their innovative debut album, The Inner Mounting Flame - powerful and exhilarating.

Mahavishnu Orchestra - Live at Chateauvallon, August 1972, showcases the band at their peak during their early years. Recorded at the renowned jazz festival in Chateauvallon, France,

The Mahavishnu Orchestra's album "Live at Yale University - October 28, 1973" captures an intense live performance by the band, featuring their iconic lineup: John McLaughlin (guitar), Jan Hammer (keyboards), Jerry Goodman (violin), Rick Laird (bass), and Billy Cobham (drums). Released in August 2024, this recording showcases the band's virtuosity in jazz fusion, including tracks like "Meeting of the Spirits," "Trilogy," and "Awakening." The concert spans nearly an hour, providing a powerful glimpse into the band's peak period.

Welcome to Funplex, the first record of the 21st century from the B-52s. "It’s loud, sexy rock and roll, with the beat pumped up to hot pink," says guitarist Keith Strickland. Eleven fresh new songs, crafted by the groundbreaking band that put Athens, GA on the musical map in the late ’70s, and conquered the world with its savvy hooks, unconventional approach to music-making and original style. “Funplex sounds like us, updated," adds Fred Schneider. "It’s the B-52s now – or fifteen years from now."

A guide to the history and practices of the Druids and the Celtic faith