A Taste for Passion
Jean-Luc Ponty · 1979
40 min · 10 tracks · post-bop
A vibrant blend of jazz fusion and progressive melodies, reflecting both passion and technical mastery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic explorations throughout
- vibrant soundscapes for relaxation
- engaging background for creativity
- thoughtful moments of reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
- seek immediate gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 19, 1979, 'A Taste for Passion' marked Jean-Luc Ponty's transition into a more polished sound following his earlier experimental works. This album came after his successful collaboration with Frank Zappa and solidified Ponty’s reputation as a virtuoso violinist in the jazz fusion genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mahavishnu Orchestra· Billy Cobham· Al Di Meola
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stay With Me 5:38
- 2 Sunset Drive 5:44
- 3 Dreamy Eyes 4:19
- 4 Beach Girl 4:56
- 5 A Taste for Passion 5:25
- 6 Life Circle 5:46
- 7 Reminiscene 1:27
- 8 Give Us a Chance 3:21
- 9 Obsession 0:41
- 10 Farewell 3:00
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