John McLaughlin & Binky]s Beam

John McLaughlin, “Binky’s Beam,” from Extrapolation (1969).

John McLaughlin (guitar), John Surman (baritone sax), Brian Odgers (bass), Tony Oxley (drums). I played this album endlessly when I had it on vinyl back in the day.

John McLaughlin & Arjen’s Bag

From Extrapolation (1969).

John McLaughlin (guitar), Brian Odgers (bass), Tony Oxley (drums), John Surman (baritone saxophones). The time signature appears to be 11/8. This song came to be called “Follow Your Heart” and you can hear another version with that title and more of an all star cast (but also with McLaughlin) right here on this station.

John McLaughlin & Vinnie Colaiuta & et al. & Maharina

At the Eric Clapton Guitar Festival (2007).

John McLaughlin (guitar), Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), Matthew Garrison (bass) Gary Husband (keyboards).