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Album · 1969

Electric Connection

by Jean‐Luc Ponty

Released
1969
Tracklist
8 tracks
Length
40:33
Country
US

“Electric Connection” is an album by Jean‐Luc Ponty, released in 1969. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 40:33. Jazz standards on the record include “Eighty One”. The line-up features Bill Peterson (trumpet), Bob West (bass), Bud Shank (alto saxophone), Frank Strong (trombone) and George Duke (piano).

Who played on Electric Connection

  • Bill Peterson trumpet all tracks
  • Bob West bass all tracks
  • Bud Shank alto saxophone all tracks
  • Frank Strong trombone all tracks
  • George Duke piano all tracks
  • Gerald Wilson arranger, conductor all tracks
  • Jean‐Luc Ponty violin all tracks
  • Jerry Rusch trumpet all tracks
  • Larry McGuire trumpet all tracks
  • Mike Wimberly bass trombone all tracks
  • Paul Hubinon trumpet all tracks
  • Paul Humphrey drums (drum set) all tracks
  • Richard Aplanalp baritone saxophone all tracks
  • Thurman Green trombone all tracks
  • Tony Ortega flute all tracks
  • Wilbert Longmire guitar all tracks

Tracklist

  1. 1 Summit Soul — Jean‐Luc Ponty 4:55
  2. 2 Hypomode del Sol — Jean‐Luc Ponty 6:28
  3. 3 Scarborough Fair / Canticle 3:02
  4. 4 The Name of the Game — Dave Grusin, Ronnie Mathews 5:27
  5. 5 The Loner — Cedar Walton 4:30
  6. 6 Waltz for Clara — Jean‐Luc Ponty 5:09
  7. 7 Forget — Don Sebesky 4:26
  8. 8 Eighty-One standard — Ron Carter 6:36

Production

  • Lanky Linstrot engineer
  • Richard Bock producer

More albums by Jean‐Luc Ponty

Jazz Long Playing 1964 · Philips Sunday Walk 1967 · SABA More Than Meets the Ear 1968 · World Pacific King Kong 1969 · Pacific Jazz Astrorama 1970 · Liberty Upon the Wings of Music 1975 · Atlantic Imaginary Voyage 1976 · Atlantic Aurora 1976 · Atlantic Enigmatic Ocean 1977 · Atlantic Cosmic Messenger 1978 · Atlantic A Taste for Passion 1979 · Atlantic Civilized Evil 1980 · Atlantic

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Electric Connection?

The line-up of Electric Connection includes Bill Peterson (trumpet), Bob West (bass), Bud Shank (alto saxophone), Frank Strong (trombone), George Duke (piano), Gerald Wilson (arranger, conductor), Jean‐Luc Ponty (violin) and Jerry Rusch (trumpet).

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