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Illuminations is a 1974 collaboration between (Devadip)* Carlos Santana and (Turiya) Alice Coltrane. Jazz musicians Jules Broussard, Jack DeJohnette and Dave Holland can also be heard, on saxophone, flute, drums and bass. Alice Coltrane delivers some harp glissando, while the string orchestra adds a serene mood to the music. Carlos Santana (whose Indian name "Devadip" appears on the sleeve) plays electric guitar in his own fashion, utilizing feedback, long notes and simple melodies, letting much space to the other instruments. The album is conceived as an instrumental jazz album, with lengthy solos on guitar, saxophone and keyboards. The introduction to "Angel of Air", with its violins, has been sampled by the Cinematic Orchestra. * While in America in the 1970s, Sri Chinmoy attracted followers such as musicians Carlos Santana and John McLaughlin, though both eventually turned away from him. In 2000, Santana discussed Sri Chinmoy as being "vindictive" towards the end of their relationship. John McLaughlin was a follower of Sri Chinmoy from 1970 to 1975. His interest in Eastern philosophy and spirituality led him to read the works of various yogis and he chose Sri Chinmoy as his guru. During this period he formed and re-formed the Mahavishnu Orchestra, 'Mahavishnu' being the spiritual name given to him by Sri Chinmoy. Spiritually recharged, he recorded several albums, including Love Devotion Surrender: much of the music had devotional lyrics and themes. In 1972, John McLaugh
