Mahavishnu Orchestra

The Mahavishnu Orchestra was an jazz-rock fusion group that debuted in 1971 and dissolved in 1976.

In its first version, the band was led by "Mahavishnu" John McLaughl

The Mahavishnu Orchestra was an jazz-rock fusion group that debuted in 1971 and dissolved in 1976.

In its first version, the band was led by "Mahavishnu" John McLaughlin on acoustic and electric guitars, with members Billy Cobham on drums, Rick Laird on electric and acoustic bass, Jan Hammer on electric and acoustic piano, and Jerry Goodman on violin. The group is best known for their two most popular albums: The Inner Mounting Flame (1971) and Birds of Fire (1973).