Description
Jean-Luc Ponty – Original Album Series / Jean-Luc Ponty's Original Album Series is a five-CD box set of the artist's best work from over 50 years of making and creating music / Warner Music 5x Audio CD 2012
UPC: 081227969202
Jean-Luc Ponty (born 29 September 1942) is a French jazz violinist and composer.
Summary:
Fans of jazz and rock music alike will be thrilled to own Jean-Luc Ponty's Original Album Series, a five-CD box set of some of the artist's best work. Jean-Luc Ponty is a French jazz violinist and composer who has been active for over 50 years.
This box set includes some of Ponty's most acclaimed and influential albums, providing a comprehensive overview of his career. The CDs included in the set are: "Upon the Wings of Music," "Aurora," "Imaginary Voyage," "Enigmatic Ocean," and "Civilized Evil." Each album showcases Ponty's unique blend of jazz and rock, as well as his virtuosic violin playing.
Upon the Wings of Music was released in 1975 and features a mix of styles, including Latin, funk, and jazz-rock. Aurora, released in 1976, is a more subdued album that showcases Ponty's classical training. Imaginary Voyage, released in 1976, is a fan favorite that includes some of Ponty's most famous compositions.
Enigmatic Ocean, released in 1977, is a concept album that draws upon both jazz and rock influences. Civilized Evil, released in 1980, is a more experimental album that incorporates electronic elements.
This box set is a must-have for anyone who appreciates Ponty's unique approach to jazz and rock music. Warner Music released this box set in 2012 in Europe, and it has an UPC: 081227969202. The set comes in a compact and convenient format, with each CD featuring original album artwork. This compilation is an excellent addition to any music lover's collection, whether a fan of jazz, rock, or both. Get ready to experience Jean-Luc Ponty's legacy through the Original Album Series.
Tracklist:
| Upon The Wings Of Music (1975) | |||
| 1-1 | Upon The Wings Of Music | 5:26 | |
| 1-2 | Question With No Answer | 3:30 | |
| 1-3 | Now I Know | 4:27 | |
| 1-4 | Polyfolk Dance | 5:13 | |
| 1-5 | Waving Memories | 5:44 | |
| 1-6 | Echoes Of The Future | 3:11 | |
| 1-7 | Bowing Bowing | 4:53 | |
| 1-8 | Fight For Life | 4:38 | |
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Aurora (1976) |
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| 2-1 | Is Once Enough | 4:59 | |
| 2-2 | Renaissance | 5:49 | |
| 2-3 | Aurora, Part I | 2:46 | |
| 2-4 | Aurora, Part II | 6:16 | |
| 2-5 | Passenger Of The Dark | 4:18 | |
| 2-6 | Lost Forest | 5:27 | |
| 2-7 | Between You An Me | 5:59 | |
| 2-8 | Waking Dream | 2:25 | |
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Imaginary Voyage (1976) |
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| 3-1 | New Country | 3:08 | |
| 3-2 | The Gardens Of Babylon | 5:07 | |
| 3-3 | Wandering On The Milky Way (Violin Solo) | 1:49 | |
| 3-4 | Once Upon A Dream | 4:07 | |
| 3-5 | Tarantula | 4:08 | |
| 3-6 | Imaginary Voyage, Part I | 2:22 | |
| 3-7 | Imaginary Voyage, Part II | 4:04 | |
| 3-8 | Imaginary Voyage, Part III | 5:26 | |
| 3-9 | Imaginary Voyage, Part IV | 8:01 | |
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Enigmatic Ocean (1977) |
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| 4-1 | Overture | 0:47 | |
| 4-2 | The Trans-Love Express | 3:59 | |
| 4-3 | Mirage | 4:53 | |
| 4-4 | Enigmatic Ocean - Part I | 2:23 | |
| 4-5 | Enigmatic Ocean - Part II | 3:35 | |
| 4-6 | Enigmatic Ocean - Part III | 3:42 | |
| 4-7 | Enigmatic Ocean - Part IV | 2:26 | |
| 4-8 | Nostalgic Lady | 5:24 | |
| 4-9 | The Struggle Of The Turtle To The Sea, Part I | 3:35 | |
| 4-10 | The Struggle Of The Turtle To The Sea, Part II | 3:34 | |
| 4-11 |
The Struggle Of The Turtle To The Sea, Part III |
6:03 | |
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Cosmic Messenger (1978) |
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| 5-1 | Cosmic Messenger | 4:42 | |
| 5-2 | The Art Of Happiness | 4:29 | |
| 5-3 | Don't Let The World Pass You By | 6:24 | |
| 5-4 | I Only Feel Good With You | 3:07 | |
| 5-5 | Puppet's Dance | 3:39 | |
| 5-6 | Fake Paradise | 3:59 | |
| 5-7 | Ethereal Mood | 4:01 | |
| 5-8 | Egocentric Molecules | 5:44 |
- Acoustic Guitar – Daryl Stuermer (tracks: 2-1 to 3-9)
- Autoharp – Jean-Luc Ponty (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8)
- Bass – Ralphe Armstrong (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8, 4-1 to 5-8), Tom Fowler (tracks: 2-1 to 3-9)
- Bells – Jean-Luc Ponty (tracks: 4-1 to 4-11)
- Drums, Percussion – Casey Scheuerell (tracks: 5-1 to 5-8), Leon Ndugu Chancler (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8), Mark Craney (tracks: 3-1 to 3-9), Norman Fearrington (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8), Steve Smith (5) (tracks: 4-1 to 4-11)
- Electric Guitar – Allan Holdsworth (tracks: 4-1 to 4-11), Dan Sawyer (tracks: 1-1 to 1-7), Daryl Stuermer (tracks: 4-1 to 4-11), Ray Parker Jr. (tracks: 1-8)
- Electric Piano, Piano, Synthesizer – Patrice Rushen (tracks: 1-1 to 2-8)
- Engineer, Mixed By – Ed E. Thacker* (tracks: 5-1 to 5-8), Larry Hirsch (tracks: 1-1 to 4-11)
- Guitar – Joaquin Lievano* (tracks: 5-1 to 5-8), Peter Maunu (tracks: 5-1 to 5-8)
- Keyboards – Allan Zavod (tracks: 3-1 to 3-9, 5-1 to 5-8), Jean-Luc Ponty (tracks: 5-1 to 5-8)
- Mastered By – George Piros (tracks: 3-1 to 3-9), Zal Schreiber (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8)
- Mixed By – Kerry McNabb (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8)
- Organ, Clavinet – Patrice Rushen (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8)
- Organ, Synthesizer – Jean-Luc Ponty (tracks: 3-1 to 3-9)
- Organ, Synthesizer, Electric Piano, Grand Piano, Clavinet – Allan Zavod (tracks: 4-1 to 4-11)
- Piano – Allan Zavod (tracks: 3-1 to 3-9)
- Producer, Arranged By, Composed By, Orchestrated By, Violin – Jean-Luc Ponty
