Ponty has remained at it ever since, even as others on his instrument come onto the scene, some of them gaining significant stature among critics and listeners. Ponty remains one of its virtuoso players and an important stylistic springboard from violinists of the swing era to the age of post-bop, rock and even psychedelia.
AAJ Contributor R.J. DeLuke spoke to Ponty recently, about his new album The Acatama Experience, Frank Zappa, John McLaughlin and how the musical landscape has changed.
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