Jean-Luc Ponty - Cosmic Messenger

The latter part of the 1970s was an incredible time for fusion, as record compnay support allowed the top artists the time (and promotion) to make artistic statements that were also commercially viable.


Jean-Luc Ponty had been building a solid foundation for cross-over appeal to his work and this 1978 album arguably is his shining moment in the spotlight. The album is the total package; from the intriguing artwork on the cover to the hot rock/jazz on each composition.
Tracks:
1. Cosmic Messenger (4:38)
2. Art of Happiness (4:33)
3. Don't Let the World Pass You By (6:23)
4. I Only Feel Good With You (3:05)
5. Puppets' Dance (3:40)
6. Fake Paradise (5:41)
7. Ethereal Mood (4:03)
8. Egocentric Molecules (5:44

Personell
Jean-Luc Ponty – Five-String Electric Violin, Electric Violin, Organ, Lead Synthesizer, Orchestron, Acoustic Violin
Ralphe Armstrong – Electric Bass, Fretless Electric Bass
Joaquin Lievano – Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Peter Maunu – Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Synthesizer
Casey Scheuerell – Drums, Percussion
Allan Zavod – Electric Piano, Polyphonic Synthesizer, Lead Synthesizer, Grand Piano, Organ
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