JeanLuc Ponty - Live
Review by Chekwas Ojike
Live by Jean-Luc Ponty captures the essence of the jazz fusion genre in a dynamic and captivating way. The album features Ponty's signature violin playing and is accompanied by a talented group of musicians.
The album opens with "Renaissance," a lively and upbeat track that sets the tone for the rest of the album. The energy is maintained throughout the album, with tracks like "Mirage" and "Egocentric Molecules" showcasing Ponty's incredible technical skill on the violin.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "New Country," which features a beautiful melody and intricate harmonies. The musicianship on this track is truly impressive, with each member of the band contributing to the overall sound.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora, Pt. 2 | 06:18 | |
| Imaginary Voyage, Pt. 3 | 04:25 | |
| Imaginary Voyage, Pt. 4 | 07:09 | |
| Imaginary Voyage (Part 4) | 7:10 | |
| Aurora: Part I | 2:54 | |
| Imaginary Voyage Part IV | 6:46 | |
| Aurora: Part II | 6:37 | |
| No Strings Attached | 5:58 | |
| Imaginary Voyage | ||
| Imaginary Voyage | ||
| Imaginary Voyage Part III | 4:05 | |
| Aurora (Part I) | ||
| Mirage | 5:52 | |
| Aurora (Part II) | ||
| Aurora (Part 2) | 6:18 | |
| Egocentric Molecules | 7:24 | |
| Aurora | ||
| Imaginary Voyage (Part 3) | 4:25 | |
| Imaginary Voyage (Part III) | ||
| Imaginary Voyage (Part IV) | ||
| Part I | ||
| Aurora Part II | 6:39 | |
| Aurora (Part 1) | 2:53 | |
| Imaginary Voyage: Part III | 4:05 | |
| Aurora, Pt. 1 | 02:53 | |
| Imaginary Voyage: Part IV | 7:15 | |
| Aurora Part I | 2:55 | |
| Part II | ||
| Part IV | ||
| Part III |
Video
J E A N / L U C / P O N T Y - L I V E
Jean Luc Ponty (Live) - Imaginary Voyage, Part IV (1976)
Images
Catalog Numbers
- GM-200.2622, Lps 200.2622
- 50 594
- 450 594
- 115.039
- 2622
- WPCR-16745
- ATL 50 594
- KSD 19229
- SD 19229
- P-10660A
- LP-S-39-58
- CS 19229
- ATL 50594, (SD 19 229)
- 30.104
- WOU 9229
- 50594, BAN 50594
- SD-19229
- ATL 50594
- W 50594
- S 90.139
- 208683
- ATL 50 594, (SD 19 229)
- CS- 19229
- BELLE 081465, WQCP-681, SD 19229
Labels
- Atlantic
- WEA, Atlantic
- Wounded Bird Records
- Suzy, Atlantic
- Belle Antique, Rhino Records , Warner Music Japan, Atlantic
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Cassette
- Stereo
- CD
- Reissue
- SHM-CD
- SP
- Club Edition
- RI - Richmond Pressing
- PR
- PR - Presswell Pressing
- Promo
- MO
- Paper Sleeve
- Test Pressing
- White Label
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Manufactured By | Grabaciones Mundiales C.A. |
| Recorded At | Wally Heider Recording |
| Mixed At | Chateau Recorders |
| Mastered At | JVC Cutting Center |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Atlantic Recording Corporation |
| Copyright (c) | Atlantic Recording Corporation |
| Made By | WEA Musik GmbH |
| Distributed By | WEA Filipacchi Music |
| Record Company | Atlantic Recording Corporation |
| Produced For | J.L.P. Productions, Inc. |
| Pressed By | Specialty Records Corporation |
| Recorded By | Wally Heider Recording |
| Published By | YTNOP Music |
| Printed By | Gráficos Reunidos, Lda. |
| Licensed From | Atlantic Recording Corporation |
| Glass Mastered At | WEA Mfg. Olyphant |
| Lacquer Cut At | Tonstudio Pfanz |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bass | Ralphe Armstrong |
| Drums | Casey Scheuerell |
| Electric Violin | Jean-Luc Ponty |
| Composed By | Jean-Luc Ponty |
| Orchestrated By | Jean-Luc Ponty |
| Engineer | Billy Youdelman, Brian Leshon, Dennis Mays, Doug Field, Gray O'Dell, Jimmy Sandweiss, Les Cooper , Mark Eshelman, Mike Carver, Phil McConnell, Russ Bracher, Walter Borchers, Walter Dawes |
| Mixed By | Ed. E. Thacker |
| Guitar | Jamie Glaser, Joaquin Lievano |
| Keyboards | Allan Zavod, Jean-Luc Ponty |
| Mastered By | Stan Ricker |
| Photography | Armando Gallo |
| Producer | Jean-Luc Ponty |
| Programmed By | Allan Gelbard, Allan Zavod, Jean-Luc Ponty |
| Photography By | Armando Gallo |
| Percussion | Casey Scheuerell |
| Management | Michael Davenport |
| Written-By | Jean-Luc Ponty |
| Electric Bass | Ralphe Armstrong |
| Engineer [Assistant | Brian Leshon, Russ Bracher |
| Chateau Recorders] | Brian Leshon, Russ Bracher |
| Record Plant Mobile] | Jimmy Sandweiss, Mark Eshelman, Walter Borchers |
| Wally Heider Mobile] | Billy Youdelman, Dennis Mays, Doug Field, Gray O'Dell, Les Cooper , Mike Carver, Phil McConnell, Walter Dawes |
| Lacquer Cut By | SR/2 |
| Lighting Director | Lou Calarese |
| Liner Notes | Jean-Luc Ponty |
| Sound Designer | Brighton Sound, Inc. |
| Lighting | Brighton Sound, Inc. |
| Technician | Allan Gelbard, Art LaMarchina |
| Violin | Jean-Luc Ponty |
| Electric Guitar | Jamie Glaser, Joaquin Liévano |
| Synthesizer | Allan Zavod |
| Electric Piano | Allan Zavod |
| Organ | Allan Zavod |
| Engineer [Assistant Engineer | Brian Leshon, Russ Bracher |
Notes
- Recorded live in December 1978 during a concert tour in the U.S. with the Wally Heider Mobile Studio and the Record Plant Mobile Studio, both from Los Angeles, California.
- Mixed at Chateau Recorders, North Hollywood, California.
- Mastered at JVC Cutting Center, Hollywood, California.
- Orange plastic shell
- (p) 1979 Atlantic
- Fab. y Dist. por CLAVE I.E.M.S.A. (Uruguay)
- Recorded live in December, 1978 during a concert tour in the U.S.
- Comes with 4-page booklet featuring new liner notes in Japanese.
- made in Germany but Belgium RS and no France on cover rear
- Letter "C" under number on labels
- Printed inner sleeve
- "SP" suffix on label/matrix runout
- Presswell Columbia House record club issue.
- "PR" suffix on label
- All Music Published by YTNOP Music, BMI in U.S.A. and Canada. JEAN-LUC PONTY, SACEM all other countries.
- Ed. E. Thacker for OPUS
- ℗ © 1979 Atlantic Recording Corporation [back cover]
- ℗ 1979 Atlantic [labels]
- "RI" suffix on label matrix denotes a PRC Recording Company, Richmond, IN pressing.
- Produced for J.L.P. Productions, Inc.
- Made in Germany
- Comes with printed inner sleeve with credits and pictures
- Similar to Live but label information in German, French and Englisch, GEMA/Biem as rights society and Label Code on bottom of label (above 33 pm logo) rather than on top of label (next to title on the the right). Slightly different runouts.
- ℗ 1979 & 2003 Atlantic Recording Corp.
- Manufactured By Rhino Entertainment Company.
- Produced Under License From Atlantic Record Comp.
- © 2003 Wounded Bird Records
- Recorded Live In Dec. 1978
- included 2-page insert with photos and credits
- Made in Israel
- Manufactured in Philipines for WEA Records
- Issued with custom printed inner-sleeve with credits, photos, etc.
- All Music published by YTNOP Music, BMI in U.S.A. and Canada; JEAN-LUC PONTY, SACEM all other countries.
- Recorded live in December, 1978 during a concert tour in the U.S. with the Wally Heider Mobile Studio and the Record Plant Mobile Studio, both from Los Angeles, California.
- ℗ © 1979 Atlantic Recording Corporation - back cover
- ℗ 1979 Atlantic - labels
- "PR" suffix on labels & in matrices denotes a Presswell pressing.
- "SR/2" in matrices denotes Stan Ricker mastering.
- Label variation
- Comes with a 2-page insert
- Made and distributed in Italy by WEA Italiana S.P.A. Milano
- Additional number on label: 19229
- song titles in spanish & english
- SAMPLE
- "PR" suffix on labels & in matrices denotes Presswell
- "SR/2" in matrices denotes Stan Ricker
- Produced by Jean-Luc Ponty for J.L.P. Productions, Inc.
- "MO" suffix on label
- Comes in a CD sized papersleeve album replica, with Obi-strip, printed inner-sleeve and insert of notes mostly in Japanese.
- made in Germany but Holland RS + France on cover rear
Barcodes
- Rights Society: [logo] SACEM SGDL SACD SDRM
- Matrix / Runout (side A): MPO WEA - 50594A JS1
- Matrix / Runout (side B): MPO WEA - 50594B JS1
- Distribution Code: WEA 341
- Rights Society: SACEM SDRM SACD SGDL
- Price Code (France): WE 441
- Price Code (Germany): U
- Matrix / Runout: STA 794239
- Matrix / Runout: STA 794240
- Rights Society: SABAM
- Label Code: LC 0121
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): ST-A-794239-SP
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): ST-A-794240-SP
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout Etched): ST-A-794239-F 1-1 sƒ/atl.
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout Etched): ST-A-794240-E 1-1 sƒ/atl.
- Matrix / Runout (Stamped Both Sides): SRC[Logo]
- Other (Embossed Around Center Hole Side B): E A S T
- Matrix / Runout (Side A (Etched)): STA-794239 SIDE 1 SR/2 (PR) x
- Matrix / Runout (Side B (Etched)): STA-794240 SIDE 2 82-PE SR/2 (PR) X
- Rights Society: SPA
- Matrix / Runout (Side A label): ST-A-794239- RI
- Matrix / Runout (Side B label): ST-A-794240- RI
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): STA-794239-AAA-1 SIDE 1-11 SR/2 (PR)ˣ PRC
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): STA-794240AAA -- 1 SIDE2 SR/2 (PR) PRC
- Rights Society: BMI
- Rights Society: SACEM
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side 1 stamped): R / S Alsdorf 50594 A2 •STRAWBERRY (G)• 49
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side 1 etched): 49 "D"
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side 2 stamped): R / S Alsdorf 50594 B3 •STRAWBERRY (C)•
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side 2 etched): X 3
- Rights Society: GEMA/Biem
- Matrix / Runout: MX189723
- Matrix / Runout: MX189724
- Price Code: Série Super Luxo
- Barcode (Text): 6 64140 92292 1
- Matrix / Runout: Z13569 45 WOU2 9229-2 RE-1 01 M1S5 C1
- Mastering SID Code: ifpi L909
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 2U4C
- Matrix / Runout (Side A label): ST-A-794239-PR
- Matrix / Runout (Side B label): ST-A-794240-PR
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): STA-794239-A SIDE 1 SR/2 (PR) P
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): STA-794240 A SIDE 2 SR/2 (PR)
- Rights Society (U.S.A. and Canada): BMI
- Rights Society (All other countries): SACEM
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side 1): WEA 50594 A PF
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side 2): WEA 50594 B PF
- Rights Society: GEMA
- Price Code (Germany:): Ⓤ
- Depósito Legal: M. 18.749-1979
- Matrix / Runout (Runout A side, etched): WEA 50594 ▪ A PF
- Matrix / Runout (Runout B side, etched): WEA 50594 ▪ B PF
- Price Code (Germany): Ⓤ
- Price Code (France): WE 341
- Matrix / Runout: Z13569 45 WOU2 9229-2 RE-1 01 M1S2
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L909
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 2U8J
- Matrix / Runout (Side 1 etched): WEA 50 594 A PF
- Matrix / Runout (Side 2 etched): WEA 50 594 B PF
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): ST-A-794239-MO
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): ST-A-794240-MO
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout, etched - even MR): STA-794239-AA SIDE 1 SR/2 MR △24156 ① (PR)
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout, etched - even MR): STA-794240AA SIDE 2 SR/2 MR △24156-X ② (PR)
- Matrix / Runout: WQCP-681
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L268
- Mould SID Code: IFPI ACG17
- Rights Society: JASRAC
- Barcode (String): 6 64140 92292 1
- Barcode (Text): 664140922921
- Matrix / Runout: X25527 45 WOU2 9229-2 RE-1 02 M1S1
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L902
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 2U7B
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side 1): R / S Alsdorf 50594 A2 •STRAWBERRY (G)• 26
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side 2): R / S Alsdorf 50594 B3 12 •STRAWBERRY (G)•
- Rights Society (Boxed): GEMA
- Rights Society: STEMRA
About JeanLuc Ponty
French jazz musician (violin and keyboards) and composer.
Born 29 September 1942 in Avranches, France. Father of .
Real Name
- Jean-Luc Ponty
Name Vars
- J-L Ponty
- J. L. Ponty
- J. L. Ponty
- J. Luc Ponty
- J. Luc. Ponty
- J.-L. Ponty
- J.-Luc Ponty
- J.. L. Ponty
- J.L. Ponty
- J.L.Ponty
- JL Ponty
- JL. Ponty
- Jean Luc Ponti
- Jean Luc Ponty
- Jean Luc-Ponty
- Jean-Luc Pinty
- Jean-Luc Ponty With Orchestra
- Jon-Luc Ponty
- Luc Ponty
- Ponty
- Ж.-Л. Понти
- Жак Понти
- Жан-Люк Понти
- ז'אן לוק פונטי
- ז'אן לוק-פונטי
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Summary by Chekwas Ojike
Comments
Serving up prime cuts from his last 4 albums, Jean-Luc Ponty's Live album is a great retrospective of his classic era filled with advanced fusion instrumentals. Standout non-album track No Strings Attached is a violin showcase with plenty of effects and classic Ponty-isms to bring the crowd to roaring applause. Ponty's playing is remarkable and melodic throughout, and his backing band are nuanced and responsive. Like any Ponty LP great playing abounds, but the true star of this release are the compositions themselves, which sound even more organic and natural live then they did on previous studio releases. A must-have for any fan of his early electric solo work, also highly recommended for the newly-initiated Ponty fan or any fan of 70's fusion.
my concert ticket from Berlin, 1978 matches this record date - I was there!
This cat was way ahead of the game on a whole other level. This music changed my life at 15yr old I knew I would play music, I did. Thanks for the beautiful music
What a master piece ! Still listening from the “live” album 2020. Ponty is genius.
bass on this live version is from another galaxy, i think i was at this show, really do, astounding.
Great Drums.
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Sick Ralphe.
This is really aggressive for Jean-Luc Ponty and it's wonderful. Saw him in Boulder a few months ago. Amazing and hat's off to Jamie Glaser
One comment describes seeing them as a "Super Nova".
That is precisely right. In the 70's I never missed seeing them in San Diego. The first time at SDSU's Montezuma Hall, sitting on folding chairs so close it was like being on stage with them. Ralph's playing a fretless bass; the drummer was a ballistic missile driving right at you; the guitarist and Jean-Luc trading "leads". Jean-Luc could play the electric violin like a guitar, or banjo, or synthesizer...or even a violin! When he picked up the gloss black one(he had four, each a different color), that one had the POWER cranked up to match any artist ever! It was stunning to see!
Imaginary Voyage is one of the greatest albums of all time.
That is precisely right. In the 70's I never missed seeing them in San Diego. The first time at SDSU's Montezuma Hall, sitting on folding chairs so close it was like being on stage with them. Ralph's playing a fretless bass; the drummer was a ballistic missile driving right at you; the guitarist and Jean-Luc trading "leads". Jean-Luc could play the electric violin like a guitar, or banjo, or synthesizer...or even a violin! When he picked up the gloss black one(he had four, each a different color), that one had the POWER cranked up to match any artist ever! It was stunning to see!
Imaginary Voyage is one of the greatest albums of all time.
The entire song by song studio album is one of the greatest albums of all time, any genre, any era, any artist.
Everything JLP has ever done is fabulous, but IMAGINARY VOYAGE can't be topped! Saw them live every time they hit San Diego in the 70's & 80's. WOW! The experience would stick in your soul for weeks...and the rest of your life as well!
Everything JLP has ever done is fabulous, but IMAGINARY VOYAGE can't be topped! Saw them live every time they hit San Diego in the 70's & 80's. WOW! The experience would stick in your soul for weeks...and the rest of your life as well!
Let me add that the one and only Mark Craney was on the original studio recording. An extraordinary drummer who lent
his talent to Gino Vanelli's Brother to Brother in 1977 and still sounds remarkable today. After hearing that i dubbed Mark the Human Octopus.....seemed like he had 8 appendages.
his talent to Gino Vanelli's Brother to Brother in 1977 and still sounds remarkable today. After hearing that i dubbed Mark the Human Octopus.....seemed like he had 8 appendages.
I'd like to know who on ? would give this a thumbs down,did they think Ponty was a rapper or what ?
saw him yesterday at saratoga jazz fest was great except he over looked this song'
If I was ever stranded on a deserted island and could only listen to one artist, it would be Ponty! n
There's some misunderstanding here as to what recording it is, and who's on it. The is from the album, Jean-Luc Ponty "Live
JLP always has such wonderful drummers to accompany him and this guy is no exception
Man, Jean Luc would saw on that violin.....and Ralphe....beyond sublime.
Siobhan...Tom Fowler was over the top! Wish I could play my bass half as well! I hope you are well fellow fusion lover!
MARHILL77 this is actually the live recording Lp with Jamie and Joaquin from December 1978 !
Oh, and I saw Ponty live many years ago in Morristown NJ. Ralphe stole the show. Standing there calmly like a brick on stage with his Gibson putting down the most monstrous and tasty right on time bass ever heard!
Ralphe. The man is my personal bass inspiration. He and Grover Washington Jr. started me playing. I've been trying to sound like Ralphe for 30 years. I can nail his riffs, but when he starts soloing...I just can't get even close. Bass genius. Word. Oh, and serious Ponty fans will do well to remember Tim Fowler who played bass in the early years. He kicked some wicked bass ass himself.
The bass and drum is overwhelming, but the violin gets annoying after a minute or so. That's the problem with JLP :(
Corea Kixx,
Those were the days! Great Jazz and fusion everywhere you turned! I'm musically out of touch these days. Is there anything worth listening to out there? I'd like your suggestions. Anything music I listen to must have great bass. No synth bass.
Those were the days! Great Jazz and fusion everywhere you turned! I'm musically out of touch these days. Is there anything worth listening to out there? I'd like your suggestions. Anything music I listen to must have great bass. No synth bass.
He is terrific. I remember first hearing him and Michael Walden on the Mahavishnu Orchestra's "Apocalypse" release. I also really like his playing on "Visions of the Emerald Beyond". A wonderful player.
If most bass players haven't heard of Ralphe Armstrong, that's their loss.
Porra...Ele toca violino como quem toca guitarra.Jean é o meu violinista predileto e esses duelos com guitarra matam a pau.
