“You’re counting on each other, and that’s a great feeling. And if somebody screws up, there’s nothing you can do”: For John McLaughlin, it all comes back to Montreux – this is how he took his playing there to the 4th Dimension one last time

John McLaughlin taps out a melody on his PRS .

John McLaughlin’s touring career ended three years ago, but before he packed it in, he recorded a final live album, Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 2022. He feels it’s special because he felt a familiar sensation while stepping on stage. “You’ve got nerves – but isn’t it beautiful to have nerves?” he asks Guitar World.

For McLaughlin, Montreux is different.