Jean-Luc Ponty
Jean-Luc Ponty | |
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Jean-Luc Ponty at the Nice Jazz Festival in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 29 September 1942 Avranches, France |
| Genres | Jazz, jazz fusion |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Violin, electric violin |
| Years active | 1958–present |
| Labels | Atlantic, Columbia, Blue Note, Prestige, World Pacific Records, Philips, Epic, Koch, Polygram, J.L.P. Productions |
| Website | ponty |
Jean-Luc Ponty (born 29 September 1942) is a French jazz and jazz fusion violinist and composer. He is considered a pioneer of jazz-rock, particularly for his use of the electric violin starting in the 1970s. He rose to prominence for his collaborations with popular musical artists Frank Zappa and Elton John. In addition to his solo work, he has performed with symphony orchestras in France, the United States, Canada, and Japan.