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 Electric Connection (1969 UK 8-track vinyl LP on the blue Liberty label arranged and conducted by Gerald Wilson front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl has minimal sign of play - a superb copyLBS83262) Track Listing: Summit Soul Hypomode Del Sol Scarborough Fair/Canticle The Name Of The Game The Loner Waltz For Clara Forget Eighty-One
£23.00 used
JEAN-LUC PONTY Mystical Adventures (1982 UK 5-track LP picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light shelfwear & the vinyl remains in Excellent condition ATLK50872) Track Listing: Mystical Adventures (Parts I - V) Rhythms Of Hope As Final Truth (Parts I & II) Jig
£17.00 used
JEAN-LUC PONTY A Taste For Passion (1979 German 10-track LP from the French jazz fusion artist picture sleeve. Both sleeve and vinyl remain in Near As New condition ATL50666) Track Listing: Side A 1. Stay With Me 2. Sunset Drive 3. Dreamy Eyes 4. Beach Girl Side B 1. A Taste For Passion 2. Life Cycles 3
£17.00 used
JEAN-LUC PONTY Sonata Erotica / Live At Montreux (1976 US 5-track LP from the brilliant jazz violinist & composer recorded live at the 1972 International Festival of Jazz in Montreux by Pierre Cardin. picture sleeve. The cover shows minimal wear & the vinyl is clean & grades Excellent with a few faint spindle marks or paper scuffs not affecting play IC1003) Track Listing: A1 Preludio A2 Pizzacato Con Fuoco E Con Echo (Did You See My Bow
£28.00 used
JEAN-LUC PONTY The Gift Of Time (1987 UK CBS issue 8-track LP of Pontys debut for Columbia also starring Pat Thomi on guitar housed in a glossy picture sleeve painted by David Levitan. The sleeve displays little wear just a little age discoloration whilst the vinyl looks barely played; remaining in Near Mint condition) Track Listing: Prologue New Resolutions Faith In You No More Doubts Between Sea And Sky Metamorphosis Introspective Perceptions The Gift Of Time
£17.00 used
JEAN-LUC PONTY Imaginary Voyage (1976 Japanese 6-track sample vinyl LP with custom promotional white labels very much like Mahavishnu of the era but with Ponty leading the way also starring Daryl Struermer Allan Zavod Tom Fowler & Mark Craney sample-stickered picture sleeve with Japanese insert and obi-strip
£50.00 used
JEAN-LUC PONTY Open Strings - Jean-Luc Ponty Experience (1972 German 5-track vinyl LP featuring the three part Flipping suite glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve has some mild general wear to show for its years while the vinyl remains in Excellent condition) Track Listing: A1 Flipping Part I 4:38 A2 Flipping Part II 10:38 A3 Flipping Part III 5:31 B1 Open Strings 14:50 B2 Sad Ballad
£17.00 used
JEAN-LUC PONTY Enigmatic Ocean (1977 Japanese 6-track vinyl LP including great contributions by the late Allan Holdsworth & Daryl Stuermer amongst others. Picture sleeve with lyric insert and obi strip. The sleeve shows a little corner/edge wear and the vinyl is Excellent with light signs of play) Track Listing: 1
£28.00 used