Fusion violinist electrifies Nov 4, 2009
Fusion violinist Jean-Luc Ponty electrifies. Article:Fusion violinist Jean-Luc Ponty electrifies:/c/a/2009/11/02/DDCM1AD7T7 ... DTL Article:Fusion violinist Jean-Luc Ponty electrifies:/c/a/2009/11/02/DDCM1AD7T7. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Fusion violinist Jean-Luc Ponty electrifies Nov 4, 2009
The brilliant French fiddler Jean-Luc Ponty was leading a double musical life in Paris in the early 1960s, performing with the symphonic orchestra Concerts Lamoureux before dashing over to the Blue Note to play jazz until 4 a.m. ... Jean-Luc Ponty: 8 p.m. and 10 Fri. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Celebrity birthdays for Sept. 27-Oct. 3 Sep 24, 2009
Jazz violinist Jean-Luc Ponty is 67. TV theme composer Mike Post is 65. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Daryl Stuermer to perform at Riverfest Jul 25, 2009
Later that year, Duke recommended Stuermer for an audition in Los Angeles with jazz violinist Jean-Luc Ponty. At age 22, Stuermer went on his first world tour and recorded four albums with Ponty. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Performance offers jazz club experience Mar 26, 2009
His many influences help him create a distinct style and expressive voice for his instrument, Blake said, citing jazz violinists Ray Nance and Jean-Luc Ponty and piano players McCoy Tyner, Oscar Peterson and Herbie Hancock. "I first heard Ray Nance while I was studying classical and it turned my perception of the instrument on its head and made me realize you could use it for improvisation," Blake said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
