Jean-Luc Ponty
Enigmatic Ocean
Rhino (Warner)
8122-79692-0
(1977)
Jazz
CD, 11
Tracks, 40:21
Length
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01 |
Overture |
Jean-Luc Ponty |
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00:47 |
02 |
The Trans-Love Express |
Jean-Luc Ponty |
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03:59 |
03 |
Mirage |
Jean-Luc Ponty |
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04:53 |
04 |
Part I |
Jean-Luc Ponty |
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02:23 |
05 |
Part II |
Jean-Luc Ponty |
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03:35 |
06 |
Part III |
Jean-Luc Ponty |
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03:42 |
07 |
Part IV |
Jean-Luc Ponty |
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02:26 |
08 |
Nostalgic Lady |
Jean-Luc Ponty |
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05:24 |
09 |
Part I |
Jean-Luc Ponty |
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03:35 |
10 |
Part II |
Jean-Luc Ponty |
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03:34 |
11 |
Part III |
Jean-Luc Ponty |
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06:03 |
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Packaging |
Jewel Case |
Spars |
DDD |
Sound |
Stereo |
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Violin |
Jean-Luc Ponty |
Guitar |
Allan Holdsworth |
Guitar |
Darryl Stuermer |
Keyboards |
Allan Zavod |
Drums |
Steve Smith |
Bass |
Ralphe Armstrong |
Producer |
Jean-Luc Ponty |
Engineer |
Larry Hirsch |
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Index |
#
2589 |
Owner |
Dave |
Tags |
Fusion, Space-Age, Experimental |
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Consistently imaginative, Enigmatic Ocean is one of Jean-Luc Ponty's finest accomplishments. The French violinist recorded his share of fusion gems during the 1970s, and this album is at the top of the list. Often aggressive but sometimes reflective and moody, this LP is as unpredictable as it is adventurous. Ponty has plenty of room to stretch out, let loose, and blow, and electric guitarists Allan Holdsworth and Daryl Stuermer contribute some inspired solos as well. Also quite impressive is the insightful and passionate drumming of Steve Smith, who went on to lead the superb fusion band Vital Information. Ponty takes one risk after another, and all of them pay off beautifully. -- Alex Henderson (allmusic.com)