I was floored by its musical force and.. if you've never heard it, this live album is absolutely amazing and ranks still as one my all time favorites. John McLaughlin became one of my guitar idols after i discovered this band.

Jump to the present now : 1992/1993?.

Billy Cobham, famed Jazz/Rock drummer (who played w/ Mahavishnu in those years) is playing HOB-NO with his trio. I was mixing House sound for the local jazz/rock fusion band Woodenhead, who opened the show.

I brought my mother's copy of the album with me.. and when the moment was right- sometime after the soundcheck in the afternoon, i approached Mr. Cobham- i told him the story of how this album had filtered down to me.. son to mom to son... he seemed very touched.

I had him autograph 'to Katie'.. he was very kind and did so with no hesitation at all.

It was wonderful to return her the album, now with two inscriptions on the cover.. one from Jim to her and the other from Billy Cobham to her... SWEET. When i showed it to her, she laughed and just fell out. I know it touched her in a very special place.