Almost thirty years after its initial release, this is one album I will never tire of. The recording may sound a bit dated, but the music is timeless. Ponty has mastered the art of improvising over the same instrumental passages for...more.
I first noticed Jean-Luc-Ponty back in 1969 when he did some gigs with Frank Zappa. I saw this album in 77' and thought what the heck, and gave it a try. Not trying to classify it at the time...more.
Long ago, I got the LP "Imaginary Voyage," and played it until it was worn out. Then I got the cassette tape and played that until it was worn out. Right now, I'm working on the CD version of the...more.
Imaginary Voyage is awesome. Jean Luc Ponty shows that there is such a thing as violin jazz, but his sound is one that can't be pigeonholed. Just listen to county and western influenced 'New Gardens' and it will have you...more.
"Imaginary Voyage" is one of Ponty's best. This is saying a lot because many of Jean-Luc's recordings were great. The disc starts out with "New Country" which was one of Jean-Luc's first pieces to actually receive...more.