Artist: Jean-luc Ponty
Genre: Jazz Fusion
Jean-Luc Ponty is a French jazz violinist who became the leading figure in electric jazz-rock violin. His virtuosic technique and innovative use of effects expanded the violin's role in contemporary music. Ponty's work with Frank Zappa and the Mahavishnu Orchestra established his credentials before his solo career produced acclaimed albums like 'Enigmatic Ocean' and 'Cosmic Messenger.' His playing combined jazz improvisation with rock energy and electronic experimentation. Ponty's influence on jazz violin was transformative, proving the instrument could hold its own in fusion contexts previously dominated by guitar and keyboards. His continued performances demonstrated his enduring technical mastery and creative vision.
Jean-luc Ponty vinyl records (18)
JEAN-LUC PONTY with the GEORGE DUKE TRIO Live In Los Angeles (1969 UK 5-track LP recorded live at Thee Experience LA in September that year with Ponty on electric violin Duke on electric piano John Heard electric bass & Dick Berk drums front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear with small residual sticker wear to front and the vinyl remains near as new with few signs of play SLS50232) Track Listing: 1
£17.00 used
JEAN-LUC PONTY Upon The Wings Of Music (1975 UK 8-track LP from the brilliant French jazz violinist & composer picture sleeve. The cover shows only light wear & the vinyl is clean & grades EX/EX- with a few faint spindle marks or paper scuffs not affecting play K50149) Track Listing: A1. Upon The Wings Of Music 5:24 A2
£17.00 used
JEAN-LUC PONTY Civilized Evil (1978 UK 8-track vinyl LP from the French jazz violinist. The glossy picture sleeve has a scuff line running across the back but shows very little other shelfwear while the vinyl looks barely played K50744) Track Listing: A1. Demagomania A2. In Case We Survive A3. Forms Of Life A4
£14.00 used
JEAN-LUC PONTY Imaginary Voyage (1976 UK 6-track LP very much like Mahavishnu of the era but with Ponty leading the way also starring Daryl Struermer Allan Zavod Tom Fowler & Mark Craney. The picture sleeve shows light shelfwear & the vinyl remainsin excellent condition with few signs of play K50317) Track Listing: 1
£17.00 used
JEAN-LUC PONTY QUARTET Sunday-Walk (1967 UK 5-track stereo LP recorded early on in Pontys career for the MPS label with Wolfgang Dauner Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen & Daniel Humair front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve is Excellent with just a natural spot of minor discolouring & the vinyl appears barely ever played BAP5070) Track Listing: 1
£34.00 used
JEAN-LUC PONTY Individual Choice (1983 US 7-track LP also featuring George Duke Allan Holdsworth Randy Jackson & Rayford Griffin picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl remains in near as new condition with little sign of play) Track Listing: Computer Incantations For World Peace Far From The Beaten Path In Spiritual Love Eulogy To Oscar Romero Nostalgia Individual Choice In Spite Of All
£16.00 used
JEAN-LUC PONTY Live (1979 Japanese 5-track Atlantic white title label promo sample LP recorded live on the 1978 US tour sample-stickered picture sleeve with Japanese insert credit insert and blue & white obi-strip. The sleeve has minimal wear whilst the vinyl is Near Mint P-10660A) Track Listing: 1
£32.00 used
JEAN-LUC PONTY Individual Choice (1983 UK 7-track LP also featuring the late great George Duke on Keyboards & Allan Holdsworth on Guitar picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl is Excellent with few signs of play POLD5138) Track Listing: Computer Incantations For World Peace Far From The Beaten Paths In Spiritual Love Eulogy To Oscar Romero Nostalgia Individual Choice In Spite Of All
£17.00 used
JEAN-LUC PONTY Mystical Adventures (1982 German 5-track LP picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl is flawless ATLK50872) Track Listing: Mystical Adventures (Parts I - V) Rhythms Of Hope As Final Truth (Parts I & II) Jig
£17.00 used
JEAN-LUC PONTY Open Mind (1984 German 6-track vinyl LP picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl looks seldom played) Track Listing: Open Mind Solitude Watching Birds Modern Times Blues Orbital Encounters Intuition
£14.00 used