[VietVet876]

This was the time where McLaughlin had recently come to New York. He recorded a record or two with Tony William’s group. One of them is “Emergency” which I have on CD in the car. His playing is raw but much better than in this jam. He also played on Miles Davis’ “Tribute to Jack Johnson” which was the soundtrack for the movies. Again raw but brilliant. In this jam, it sounds like Jimi’s running the show and he pretty much sucks at it. Hendrix and McLaughlin were on two different levels. Had Hendrix lived, there’s a small chance he could have risen to McLaughlin’s level.

[jobim]

I much enjoy McLaughlin’s tribute album to Bill Evans.

[af_vet_1981]

I always thought Hendrix was overrated because he did not play long enough and garnered a sympathy vote. I also think he was a breakthrough guitarist that stimulated others. Who's was the best ?

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