Album: The Inner Mounting Flame by Mahavishnu Orchestra (1971)
Genre: Jazz
Record Label: Columbia
Format: Album

Description: The Inner Mounting Flame is the debut studio album by American jazz-rock fusion band Mahavishnu Orchestra, recorded in August 1971 and released in November of the same year by Columbia Records. After their formation, the group performed several debut gigs before they entered the studio to record their first album featuring all original material written by guitarist John McLaughlin.

Artist Background: The Mahavishnu Orchestra was the name of two jazz-fusion groups led by John McLaughlin, in 1971-1976 and 1984-1987. The band's original lineup featured "Mahavishnu" John McLaughlin on acoustic and electric guitars, with members Billy Cobham on drums, Rick Laird on bass guitar, Jan Hammer on electric and acoustic piano and synthesizer, and Jerry Goodman on violin. This first incarnation of the ensemble was a multinational group: McLaughlin is from Yorkshire, England; Cobham from Panama; Hammer... Part of the New York City, New York, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the New York City, New York, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, 1970s, Album, Columbia

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The Inner Mounting Flame is the debut studio album by American jazz-rock fusion band Mahavishnu Orchestra, recorded in August 1971 and released in November of the same year by Columbia Records. After their formation, the group performed several debut gigs before they entered the studio to record their first album featuring all original material written by guitarist John McLaughlin.

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