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One of the great landmarks in British jazz. Never before had such a panorama of fresh, articulate ideas been drawn together on a single recording. The potential for small-group jazz envisaged by John Coltrane is literally extrapolated here to such an extent that it enters an entirely new and different territory, with each musician adding entirely individual elements to the unique wholeness of the group. John McLaughlin unashamedly deals in melodic and timbral elements which are more reminiscent of Hendrix than of Joe Pass, while playing what is unmistakably "jazz guitar" in the truest sense, as well as managing to offer a foretaste of the Indian influences which became so prominent later in his career. Tony Oxley's drumming has all the intricacy of late bebop but achieves a sense of punctuation as precise as a rock backbeat, while Brian Odges and John Surman wring an unprecedented level of harmonic richness from their instruments. Beyond its own unique identity, this music also sits at the precise centre of the crossroads which would lead to the modern European jazz sound, fusion, "world jazz" and much more. Essential. --Roger Thomas
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still my favourite!,
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This review is from: Extrapolation (Audio CD)
I bought this way back when it first came out and it took a while before I really enjoyed it because it was so different. Over the years it has consistently been the most rewarding album in my collection. The music is quite simple in some ways but in weird time signatures which are tough to begin with but seem perfetly normal after a few listenings. The atmosphere is wonderful and the sound is attractively acoustic. JMcL never played more beutifully than this and John Surman just fitted. Tony Oxley plays out of his skin but it all sounds very natural and relaxed. Brian Odges' bass sound is gorgeous.
I'd recommend this album to anyone who is open-minded and has the patience to get to know it. You won't regret it.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a fantastic album.,
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This review is from: Extrapolation (Audio CD)
This is a fantastic album. The group really gel and the whole thing just flows together astoundingly. It sounds as fresh now as it did in 1969. I thouroughly agree with previous reviewer that this is one of the best and important jazz albums to be made in UK. McLaughlin and Surmans soloing and ensemble play is immense, and Oxley and Odges are just great. Listen and weep.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant,
This review is from: Extrapolation (Audio CD)
The greatest record he's played on, including his Miles Davis output! Anything featuring John Mclaughlin up to and including the second Mahavishnu record is a must. Also, if you're into his early work get Jack Bruce's 'Things we like.' His playing on that is very raw, and abrasive, and has some of the creative genius of this record.
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