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Aurora is full of state-of-the-art (for 1975) high-powered fusion that differs surprisingly little from the music that Jean-Luc Ponty has played throughout the '80s and '90s. The violinist's quintet (which includes guitarist Darryl Stuermer, keyboardist Patrice Rushen, bassist Tom Fowler, and drummer Norman Fearrington) displays impeccable musicianship and lots of energy. The group was often so tight that the violin, keyboards, guitar, and (to a lesser extent) the electric bass had similar tones, sometimes making it difficult to tell who was soloing at a particular moment. Listeners open to the sound of electronics and funky grooves should be very impressed by the spirited music which combines the adventure of jazz with the sound of rock.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
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Patrice Rushen, Additional Piano, Electric Piano, Synthesiser - Jim Marshall, Writer - Zal Schreiber, Masterer - Jean-Luc Ponty, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Contributor, Additional Harp, Additional Violin, Electric Violin, MainArtist - Larry Hirsch, AdditionalEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Norman Fearrington, Drums, Percussion - Tom Fowler, Bass Guitar - Chase Williams, Contributor - George Putko, Contributor - Jean-Paul Oren, Writer - Darryl Stuermer, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar
© 1976 Atlantic Record Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1976 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Patrice Rushen, Additional Piano, Electric Piano, Synthesiser - Jim Marshall, Writer - Zal Schreiber, Masterer - Jean-Luc Ponty, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Contributor, Additional Harp, Additional Violin, Electric Violin, MainArtist - Larry Hirsch, AdditionalEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Norman Fearrington, Drums, Percussion - Tom Fowler, Bass Guitar - Chase Williams, Contributor - George Putko, Contributor - Jean-Paul Oren, Writer - Darryl Stuermer, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar
© 1976 Atlantic Record Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1976 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Patrice Rushen, Additional Piano, Electric Piano, Synthesiser - Jim Marshall, Writer - Zal Schreiber, Masterer - Jean-Luc Ponty, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Contributor, Additional Harp, Additional Violin, Electric Violin, MainArtist - Larry Hirsch, AdditionalEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Norman Fearrington, Drums, Percussion - Tom Fowler, Bass Guitar - Chase Williams, Contributor - George Putko, Contributor - Jean-Paul Oren, Writer - Darryl Stuermer, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar
© 1976 Atlantic Record Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1976 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Patrice Rushen, Additional Piano, Electric Piano, Synthesiser - Jim Marshall, Writer - Zal Schreiber, Masterer - Jean-Luc Ponty, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Contributor, Additional Harp, Additional Violin, Electric Violin, MainArtist - Larry Hirsch, AdditionalEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Norman Fearrington, Drums, Percussion - Tom Fowler, Bass Guitar - Chase Williams, Contributor - George Putko, Contributor - Jean-Paul Oren, Writer - Darryl Stuermer, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar
© 1976 Atlantic Record Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1976 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Patrice Rushen, Additional Piano, Electric Piano, Synthesiser - Jim Marshall, Writer - Zal Schreiber, Masterer - Jean-Luc Ponty, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Contributor, Additional Harp, Additional Violin, Electric Violin, MainArtist - Larry Hirsch, AdditionalEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Norman Fearrington, Drums, Percussion - Tom Fowler, Bass Guitar - Chase Williams, Contributor - George Putko, Contributor - Jean-Paul Oren, Writer - Darryl Stuermer, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar
© 1976 Atlantic Record Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1976 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Patrice Rushen, Additional Piano, Electric Piano, Synthesiser - Jim Marshall, Writer - Zal Schreiber, Masterer - Jean-Luc Ponty, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Contributor, Additional Harp, Additional Violin, Electric Violin, MainArtist - Larry Hirsch, AdditionalEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Norman Fearrington, Drums, Percussion - Tom Fowler, Bass Guitar - Chase Williams, Contributor - George Putko, Contributor - Jean-Paul Oren, Writer - Darryl Stuermer, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar
© 1976 Atlantic Record Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1976 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Patrice Rushen, Additional Piano, Electric Piano, Synthesiser - Jim Marshall, Writer - Zal Schreiber, Masterer - Jean-Luc Ponty, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Contributor, Additional Harp, Additional Violin, Electric Violin, MainArtist - Larry Hirsch, AdditionalEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Norman Fearrington, Drums, Percussion - Tom Fowler, Bass Guitar - Chase Williams, Contributor - George Putko, Contributor - Jean-Paul Oren, Writer - Darryl Stuermer, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar
© 1976 Atlantic Record Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1976 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Patrice Rushen, Additional Piano, Electric Piano, Synthesiser - Jim Marshall, Writer - Zal Schreiber, Masterer - Jean-Luc Ponty, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Contributor, Additional Harp, Additional Violin, Electric Violin, MainArtist - Larry Hirsch, AdditionalEngineer, RecordingEngineer - Norman Fearrington, Drums, Percussion - Tom Fowler, Bass Guitar - Chase Williams, Contributor - George Putko, Contributor - Jean-Paul Oren, Writer - Darryl Stuermer, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar
© 1976 Atlantic Record Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1976 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Album review
Aurora is full of state-of-the-art (for 1975) high-powered fusion that differs surprisingly little from the music that Jean-Luc Ponty has played throughout the '80s and '90s. The violinist's quintet (which includes guitarist Darryl Stuermer, keyboardist Patrice Rushen, bassist Tom Fowler, and drummer Norman Fearrington) displays impeccable musicianship and lots of energy. The group was often so tight that the violin, keyboards, guitar, and (to a lesser extent) the electric bass had similar tones, sometimes making it difficult to tell who was soloing at a particular moment. Listeners open to the sound of electronics and funky grooves should be very impressed by the spirited music which combines the adventure of jazz with the sound of rock.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 8 track(s)
- Total length: 00:38:03
- Main artists: Jean-Luc Ponty
- Composer: Jean-Luc Ponty
- Label: Atlantic Records
- Genre: Jazz
© 1976 Atlantic Record Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1976 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
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