The Acatama Experience

The Acatama Experience

The French violinist Jon-Luc Ponty broke barriers as a sideman with Frank Zappa and the Mahavishnu Orchestra and with his own critically acclaimed recordings for over four decades. This is his first studio recording in some time, and it was inspired by a visit to Chile's Acatama desert. Ponty's laser-like violin -- whether acoustic or electric -- is at home on all of the CD's 14 smooth-jazz, Latin, and world music tracks. Ponty stirs the stylistic pot with drums, keyboard, and percussion, along with two guitar gods: his homeboy Philipe Catherine and the British master Alan Holdsworth. Bud Powell's bebop classic "Parisian Thoroughfare" is upgraded with a snappy hip-hop arrangement, while "Back in the 60s" and "Still in Love" swing with Spanish Harlem syncopations. "Desert Crossing" is Ponty's stunning solo statement, just to let you know that he's not all about fusion fun and games. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

Country USA
Artist Jean Luc Ponty
Binding Audio CD
EAN 0099923423324
IsEligibleForTradeIn 1
Label Adult/Jazz/Classics - eOne
Manufacturer Adult/Jazz/Classics - eOne
Model 2038550
MPN 1720404
NumberOfDiscs 1
NumberOfItems 1
PartNumber 1720404
PublicationDate 2007-05-22
Publisher Adult/Jazz/Classics - eOne
ReleaseDate 2007-05-22
Studio Adult/Jazz/Classics - eOne

Country	USA
Artist	Jean Luc Ponty
Binding	Audio CD
EAN	0099923423324
IsEligibleForTradeIn	1
Label	Adult/Jazz/Classics - eOne
Manufacturer	Adult/Jazz/Classics - eOne
Model	2038550
MPN	1720404
NumberOfDiscs	1
NumberOfItems	1
PartNumber	1720404
PublicationDate	2007-05-22
Publisher	Adult/Jazz/Classics - eOne
ReleaseDate	2007-05-22
Studio	Adult/Jazz/Classics - eOne

The Acatama Experience

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