''Qué Alegría'' is an album by the
John McLaughlin Trio, featuring percussionist
Trilok Gurtu
Trilok Gurtu (born 30 October 1951) is an Indian percussionist and composer whose work has blended the music of India with jazz fusion and world music.
He has worked with Terje Rypdal, Gary Moore, John McLaughlin, Jan Garbarek, Joe Zawinul, ...
and bass guitarist
Dominique Di Piazza.
Di Piazza is replaced by
Kai Eckhardt
Kai Eckhardt (born 15 June 1961) is a German born musician and composer who plays bass, best known for his work with John McLaughlin, Vital Information, Torsten de Winkel, Billy Cobham and Garaj Mahal—a band he co-founded. Educated at the pr ...
on two tracks. It was released on the
Verve label in 1992. The album reached 1992 number 5 in the
Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.
Reception
Allmusic awarded the album with 3 stars and its review by Richard S. Ginell states: "McLaughlin sounds rejuvenated and refreshed in this format, as he switches between acoustic guitar and a guitar synthesizer attachment that softens and rounds his attacks while creating some luminous timbres and textures. McLaughlin's on-again, off-again Indian kick rises prominently into view here as Trilok Gurtu's role broadens into that of an all-purpose percussionist, producing some amazing sounds as backdrops".
Track listing
All compositions by John McLaughlin except where noted.
#"Belo Horizonte" – 6:35
#"Baba"
(Trilok Gurtu
Trilok Gurtu (born 30 October 1951) is an Indian percussionist and composer whose work has blended the music of India with jazz fusion and world music.
He has worked with Terje Rypdal, Gary Moore, John McLaughlin, Jan Garbarek, Joe Zawinul, ...
) – 6:51
#"Reincarnation" – 11:52
#"1 Nite Stand" – 5:25
#"Marie"
( Dominique Di Piazza) – 1:59
#"Hijacked" – 8:35
#"Mila Repa" – 7:31
#"Qué Alegría" – 10:32
#"3 Willows" – 5:14
Personnel
*
John McLaughlin John or Jon McLaughlin may refer to:
Arts and entertainment
* John McLaughlin (musician) (born 1942), English jazz fusion guitarist, member of Mahavishnu Orchestra
* Jon McLaughlin (musician) (born 1982), American singer-songwriter
* John McLaug ...
–
acoustic guitar,
Photon Midi interface
*
Trilok Gurtu
Trilok Gurtu (born 30 October 1951) is an Indian percussionist and composer whose work has blended the music of India with jazz fusion and world music.
He has worked with Terje Rypdal, Gary Moore, John McLaughlin, Jan Garbarek, Joe Zawinul, ...
– percussion
*
Dominique Di Piazza – 4 string and 5 string bass guitars
*
Kai Eckhardt
Kai Eckhardt (born 15 June 1961) is a German born musician and composer who plays bass, best known for his work with John McLaughlin, Vital Information, Torsten de Winkel, Billy Cobham and Garaj Mahal—a band he co-founded. Educated at the pr ...
– bass guitar on "Reincarnation" and "1 Nite Stand"
Charts
References
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1991 albums
John McLaughlin (musician) albums
Trilok Gurtu albums
Verve Records albums