Any modern band that comes close to Mahavishnu Orchestra ?

I saw the Mahavishnu Orchestra in 1972 or 73.  Great concert!  My very favorite album is probably Visions of the Emerald Beyond which is best enjoyed with the volume turned up very loud.

I'd say that Inner Mounting Flame is very earthly and Visions has a cosmic feel to it, especially some tracks.
I wish they'd recorded Mahavishnu better. I listen to the original Japanese records, best sound you can get.

Love Mahavishnu Orchestra. Saw them in 1975 (Jean Luc Ponty). I think John's latest album "Black Light" with the 4th Dimension is really worth a listen.

One band that is in a similar vein is Brand X that Phil Collins, John Goodsall and Percy Jones were in for a short period in the late 70s early 80s, and that approached, at times, compositions and guitar work that were like some of Mahavishnu, albeit from a different angle. That’s the only band I can think of at the moment.

Brand X’s debut album Unorthodox Behaviour is worth a listen. Goodsall smokes in several solos.

I can't even imagine another band close to Mahavishnu; each artist was a unique star of fusion at that point in time.

John McLaughlin – guitars, vocals
Jean-Luc Ponty – violin, vocals, electric violin, baritone violin
Ralphe Armstrong – bass guitar, vocals, contrabass
Narada Michael Walden – percussion, drums, vocals, clavinet
Gayle Moran – keyboards, vocals


  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Miqd-htP2E
 

I think "Weather Report" was the only sound I can recall that's even comparable.

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuAMSE_xck4



Enjoy the music.