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Released 30 years ago

Live at Chene Park

Jean-Luc Ponty · 1996

70 min · 13 tracks · post-bop

A vibrant tapestry of improvisational jazz blending intricate violin melodies with rhythmic exploration and atmospheric depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • atmospheric depth for introspection
  • improvisational exploration with resolution
  • vibrant melodies for reflective moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Live at Chene Park' was released in 1996, Jean-Luc Ponty had established himself as a pioneering electric violinist, having released several acclaimed albums since his debut in the late 1960s. This live recording captures his artistic evolution and showcases his ability to blend jazz with elements of rock and world music, further solidifying his place in the genre.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Introduction 0:48
  • 2 Infinite Pursuit 7:59
  • 3 Tender Memories 7:16
  • 4 Between Sea and Sky 5:58
  • 5 Caracas 6:36
  • 6 Faith in You 5:24
  • 7 After the Storm 7:15
  • 8 The Gift of Time 6:04
  • 9 Eulogy for Oscar Romero 2:56
  • 10 The Amazon Forest 4:31
  • 11 The Story Teller 4:35
  • 12 Elephants in Love 5:31
  • 13 A Journey’s End 5:55

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