Any modern band that comes close to Mahavishnu Orchestra ?

I enjoyed "Go Ahead, John:  The Music of John McLaughlin," by Paul Stump.  The Kolosky book is good but less objective as I recall.  Both worth reading if you're a fan.

Yeah, will get both.

Correction. " Pasha's Love " composition was written by Trilok Gurtu not by John. This is not the best take, I only have the best take on VHS tape, but still quite good. The bass player is weak.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e5Fu_tCjK8

Miles Davis' Jack Johnson album has its moments...

It does.