Скачать или смотреть The biography and best hits of Jean-Luc Ponty (Part II)

On this week's episode of the Jazz Update, its all about the biography and best hits of Jean-Luc Ponty, a pioneering French jazz violinist and composer known for his innovative fusion of jazz, rock, and classical music.
Born on September 29, 1942, in Avranches, France, he began his career as a classically trained violinist before venturing into jazz, where he gained recognition for his virtuosity and use of electric violin.
Ponty has collaborated with legendary artists like Frank Zappa, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and Return to Forever.
His solo work, especially in the 1970s and 1980s, helped define jazz fusion. With a career spanning decades, Ponty remains a groundbreaking figure in modern instrumental and experimental music.