Jean-Luc Ponty - Electric Connection (1969)

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The innovative violinist Jean-Luc Ponty was making a strong impression in the United States in 1969, a year in which he made four notable American recordings that solidified his reputation a few years before he formed his own fusion band. For this little-known effort, Ponty is joined by a big band arranged by Gerald Wilson and including pianist George Duke (an important early collaborator), altoist Bud Shank, flutist Tony Ortega and guitarist Wilbert Longmire. Highlights include "Summit Soul," Ponty's "Hypomode Del Sol" (which sticks effectively to one chord) and Ron Carter's "Eighty-One." --Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

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Tracklisting:
1. Summit Soul (4:55)
2. Hypomode del Sol (6:28)
3. Scarborough Fair/Canticle (3:02)
4. The Name of the Game (5:27)
5. The Loner (4:30)
6. Waltz for Clara (5:09)
7. Forget (4:26)
8. Eighty-One (6:36)

Total Time: 40:32

Line-Up:
- Michael Wimberly / Trombone (Bass)
- Gerald Wilson / Arranger, Conductor
- Tony Rusch / Trumpet
- Frank Strong / Trombone
- George Duke / Piano
- Richard Aplar / Sax (Baritone)
- Paul Hubinon / Trumpet
- Jean-Luc Ponty / Main Performer, Violin, Vocals
- Bud Shank / Sax (Alto)
- Larry McGuire / Trumpet
- Tony Ortega / Flute
- William Peterson / Trumpet
- Paul Humphrey / Drums
- Mike Wimberley / Trombone (Bass)
- Thurman Green / Trombone
- Wilbert Longmire / Guitar
- Bob West / Bass