Released in 1973, Love Devotion Surrender is a powerful collaboration between Carlos Santana and John McLaughlin, blending jazz fusion, rock, and Eastern spirituality.
Inspired by their guru Sri Chinmoy and the music of John Coltrane, the album features intense, virtuosic guitar interplay, reimagining Coltrane’s A Love Supreme alongside other spiritually infused compositions.
With a stellar lineup including Billy Cobham, Don Alias, Jan Hammer, and Doug Rauch, the album is a whirlwind of intricate rhythms, fiery solos, and ecstatic improvisation. Initially met with mixed reactions, it has since become a revered fusion classic, standing as a testament to the artists' deep musical and spiritual devotion.
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Carlos Santana – Guitar
John McLaughlin – Guitar
Larry Young (Khalid Yasin) – Organ
Doug Rauch – Bass
Billy Cobham – Drums
Don Alias – Percussion
Jan Hammer – Organ, Electric Piano
Mike Shrieve – Drums
This lineup brought together some of the best musicians in jazz fusion and rock, creating a fiery and spiritual sound throughout the album.