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Mahavishnu Orchestra
CD Reviews
Visions of the Emerald Beyond
Review by Gary Hill
Well, I tend to figure that fusion that leans heavily towards the rock end of the spectrum qualifies as progressive rock. In that case, there's no question where Mahavishnu Orchestra belongs.
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DVD Reviews
Mahavishnu Orchestra - Live at Montreux DVD
Review by Gary Hill
This is a two DVD set featuring two Mahavishnu appearances at the Montreux Jazz Festival. For those who think that only the original lineup of the group is really Mahavishnu, this is probably a set to pass on.


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Jean-Luc Ponty - Live in Chicago, November, 2001
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I really love the balance between old school jazz and fusion on this live set.


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