The circumstances that introduced me to Jean-Luc Pony were a bit strange, the day after the U.S. bombed targets in Tripoli and Benghazi, Libya in 1986.
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Violinist Jean-Luc Ponty, One of the Jazz Fusion Fathers
Charlie Bisharat, a Brilliant Jazz, New Age Violinist
Bisharat’s music can be heard on hundreds of recordings and in the soundtracks of dozens of Hollywood films and TV series
George Benson, a Legendary American Guitarist
He is one of America’s most successful guitarists, although most people think of him as a vocalist
Ron Carter, a Prolific, Smart and Funky Jazz Artist
He is the world’s most prolific jazz bassist with more than 2,000 recordings under his belt
Spalding Donates Nobel Dress to Women in Jazz Initiative
Spalding wore the dress for her performance at the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony for U.S. President Obama
Guitarist Al Di Meola’s European Jazz Tour
The blazing jazz fusion guitarist is nominated for the upcoming Latin GRAMMY for ‘Best Instrumental’ Recording
Piano Great Chick Corea Continues World Tour
The gifted piano wizard will release a DVD chronicling his six-month long tour, the longest and biggest tour of the year in jazz
Jessy J, Blends Jazz, Latin, Samba & Immigration Politics
Saxophonist talks about her new album, international tour and recent performance in Dubai, UAE
Fathy Salama, Fusing Jazz, Folk and Traditional Music on the Nile
His mix of jazz, traditional Arabic and roots music is known for bridging the cultural gap
Jazz, Pop & World Music, Radio Mundial Album Debuts
Radio Mundial: Music inspired by places from the Sahara desert in North Africa to the Maya temples in the Guatamalan jungle; from Japanese anime to Hindustani classical music