Extrapolation (1969)

After working with Miles Davis on "In A Silent Way", John McLaughlin released his debut solo album, "Extrapolation". Before it's jazz-fusion revolution with the Mahavishnu Orchestra's "Inner Mounting Flame", "Extrapolation" explored complicated hard-bop variations, with some free in it, plus, some gentle acoustic explorations that would later be more explored in the Shakti projects.

Take some time to listen to this album, later on Mr. McLaughlin will return with more surprises.

Get it here.

Peace.Out.

Artanker Convoy (2007)

“Lulls the listener into a stupor with slight shades of soul, krautrock, bossa nova, hip hop, psych, punk funk and New York noise. Prepare to be bowled over.” Philadelphia City Paper

“Raw, ferociously funky stuff that nods towards 70s Miles, with Artanker driving the whole train from behind his kit.” Time Out New York

An irresistible, jazz, rock that makes everyone swing.

here.

Islands (1971)

King Crimson's fourth album before it's first hiatus, delivers some serious jazzy explorations, with some lyrics, sounds and visions by Peter Sinfield (who would leave the band after this album).
Enjoy Robert Fripp's unique "banjoesque" guitar solo in the mighty instrumental "Sailor's Tale". And please, please, listen with great love to the ending track, "Islands".
Enjoy it here.

Peace.Out.