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JOHN MCLAUGHLIN ~ THE HEART OF THINGS - LIVE IN PARIS VERVE 543536 (Barcode: 731454353625) ~ UK ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion Recorded: 1998Released: 2000 This is a live companion album to the studio recording of the same name. Recorded during a tour that followed the release of the studio album, this album complements the studio recording perfectly, as there is very little parallel materiel on the two. Only three of the tunes present on the studio album are played here, and as usual they get a completely different treatment, which of course is the essence of live recordings. The rest of the material consists of earlier compositions by John McLaughlinFind albums by this artist. The group is almost identical to the one which recorded in the studio, except for keyboards player Otmaro RuizFind albums by this artist (who replaces Jim BeardFind albums by this artist) and the presence of percussionist Victor WilliamsFind albums by this artist (who was only a guest on the studio album). The musicians perform splendidly, with the lengthy tunes leaving plenty of space for individual players to solo extensively. There is not a dull moment here, with enough inspiration, professionalism and talent to satisfy even the harshest critics. Definitely worth having.
