John got his big career boost from playing with Miles, and Vinnie got his from playing with Zappa. Two towering giants of 20th century music.

Love to John. Love to Vinnie

I was lucky enough to meet John in 1983 outside Hammersmith Odeon after the guitar trio gig. Such a lovely guy. I asked him what he thought of Allan Holdsworth. He responded by shaking his head and saying "mind blowing!" and you could see the total respect in his response. Amazing career and looking great at 82. Long may he continue, absolute legend of guitar.

Birds of Fire - a classic ❤

It was much easier to be 20 in the 70's than it is to be 70 in the 20's.

Mahavishnu, John McLaughlin, just gave one of the most universal explanations of what the hell is going on here on earth in just a couple of minutes. Not only is he a great master on the guitar, as we all know, he's a great spiritual master as well. God bless you, John McLaughlin, and thank you so much, Vinnie Colaiuta, for doing this interview. It's been amazing listening to you two great musicians have a conversation. Hope everyone else is enjoying it too.

I was introduced to John McLaughlin by my older brother...I seem to remember it was the John McLaughlin/ Carlos Santana album Love Devotion Surrender. Then I discovered the Mahavishnu Orchestra. My mind was blown 🤯
John plays on a totally different plane.

My very first concert: March 23, 1972..CW Post College Dome...The bill: Humble Pie, Mahavishnu, Alexis Korner, and Wiggy Bits. And yes indeed, my cells were rearranged.

John's song  "Devotion" and Mahavishnu's  "Power Of Love" are simply epic!!

WOW! John - my all time favorite guitarist and Vinnie - my all time favorite drummer.  What a treat.

I know him very well but, Belo Horizonte is the most beautiful album of all times from him. So I say. And I have said. Live long!

My favorite drummer and guitarist together again. I'm going to take a long drive and listen to the whole Five Peace Band album for the 200th time after this amazing conversation.

Did I just find Vinnie Colaiuta’s podcast!

Thank you for doing this interview, Vinnie. I learnt so much about John from this one interview than I have from many until now. Amazing you got John on the show. Keep on, man. You are doing great.

I feel so privileged and touched to see you guys connect with love and admiration. Thank you for including us in this beautiful Koinonia, like when I see you guy play, I feel like I’m really part of the venue. Thanks Mr. Colaiuta, with affection, Bernard...

John McLaughlin is always a guitarist exceptionnal,  I hope to see him in concert at Paris

What a story teller JM is, Miles saying "is that a fact" had me reeling. Such a recall & memory for details. And the forming of Mavihashnu, after a bad gig, "John it's time you formed your own band", Vinnie was cracking up. Brilliant.

John is one of my heroes also... Mahavishnu was groundbreaking..one of the great guitarists on the planet,..underrated composer.....huge contribution..people use these words so dramatically but I to think 'visionary' is not inaccurate....keeps developing ..consummate..

wonderful interview, thank you. John never ceases to inspire both with his music and his words.

I am a singer and harmonica player, but not at the same time. When I left high school in 1970 I listened to Jeff Beck  and John Mayall. At 73 I still play harmonica and love jazz and blues. John McLoughlin and Vinnie Coluita are both great musicians. Keep on keeping on for the long haul. Thanks for the memories!