Jean-Luc Ponty Discography
While the world probably could have used another jazz-fusion guitarist, what it really needed was a jazz-fusion violinist, a point that Ponty embodied.
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Jean-Luc Ponty: Sunday Walk (1967)
The novelty of a jazz quartet led by a violinist notwithstanding, this is standard bop played by a competent group of Europeans.
Jean-Luc Ponty: Electric Connection (1969)
[Kronomyth 4.0] Ponty, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme.
Frank Zappa: Hot Rats (1969)
When the croci in my mind are blooming, then Frank Zappa’s whimsical and colorful genius must be in full flower. I see you…
[Review] The Jean-Luc Ponty Experience With The George Duke Trio (1969)
Jean-Luc and Duke play an electrified set at the psychedelicized Sunset Strip spot, Thee Experience.
[Review] Jean-Luc Ponty: King Kong (1970)
The low-budget seduction of a classical/jazz violinist and an ad hoc orchestra.
[Review] Elton John: Honky Château (1972)
Elton’s platinum-selling #1 hit, recorded in the (in)famous Chateau d’Herouville.
The Mothers: Over-Nite Sensation (1973)
Somehow, Frank Zappa found a way on Over-Nite Sensation to package his oddball humor and complex arrangements into a commercially palatable package. It…
[Review] Jean-Luc Ponty: Aurora (1976)
[Kronomyth 8.0] Toward Aurora’s court a nymph doth dwell, rich in all beauties.
Jean-Luc Ponty: Imaginary Voyage (1976)
[Kronomyth 9.0] An Imaginary Garden with Real Toads of the Short Forest in It.
Jean-Luc Ponty: Enigmatic Ocean (1977)
[Kronomyth 10.0] On a Scale of 1 to 10, This Ocean’s an Eleven.
Jean-Luc Ponty: Cosmic Messenger (1978)
Jean-Luc Ponty continues to plumb his pleasant brand of fusion on Cosmic Messenger, keeping at its core the tight, circular patterns found in…
Jean-Luc Ponty: Live (1979)
Featuring one selection each from his last four albums, plus the amazing solo showcase of “No Strings Attached,” Live offers a lively summation…