John McLaughlin - Music Spoken Here

A sophisticated early-1980s album from legendary guitarist John McLaughlin, Music Spoken Here finds the jazz-fusion pioneer exploring a highly melodic, rhythmically intricate sound with The Players. Following his groundbreaking work with Miles Davis, the Mahavishnu Orchestra and Shakti, McLaughlin continued pushing the guitar into new territory, combining jazz improvisation with influences from Indian, European and world music.

The album features “Aspan,” “Blues for L.W.,” “The Translators,” “Honky Tonk Haven,” “Vienc Clarendo,” “David,” “Negative Ions,” “Brise de Cœur” and “Lôro.” McLaughlin's acoustic and electric guitar work is surrounded by an international ensemble, giving the record a distinctive blend of jazz fusion, intricate composition and global musical influences.

Produced by John McLaughlin and released by Warner Bros. Records in 1982, Music Spoken Here is an excellent document of McLaughlin's post-Mahavishnu period and a strong choice for collectors of adventurous guitar, fusion and progressive jazz.