The Mahavishnu Orchestra might be an early example of a jazz group with Indian influences as John McLaughlin at that time was a devotee of Sri Chinmoy. Others found the improvisational elements already in some Indian music to fit well with jazz.
The Mahavishnu Orchestra might be an early example of a jazz group with Indian musical influences, as John McLaughlin's devotion to Sri Chinmoy and the inherent improvisational nature of some Indian music contributed to this fusion style.