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Storytelling

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I am a long time Ponty fan, having seen him play live with both the Mahavishnu Orchestra (awesome, to say the least) and his own band - that is, one of the early bands he led post-Mahavishnu (he always plays with a lot of different musicians - not a set group).

I have all of Jean-Luc's albums, and this one is my favorite because it is so upbeat and the playing is incredibly tight. These guys ROCK! There's nothing like opening up the sunroof and cruisin' down the highway of life with this CD kickin' you in the pants! The recording is a bit too compressed, however, so you must be extra generous in dialing up the bass response if you really want to blow your trunk lid open (ha!).

Enjoy!

I have all Jean-Luc Ponty albums inlcuding the 4 official live concerts. All are masterpieces indid. This one, "Storytelling" is the perfect JLP resume.

Every time I listen to this "Storytelling" album I visualize JLP in my mind walking and smiling while he plays his violin. He makes his violin sings like when a kid plays with his toy. Like if he were saying "Playing a violin is kids stuff". I mean, JLP really really enjoys playing his violin and makes me feel it.

No matter what, every time I listen to "After the Storm" track I transfer myself to the perfect mood. Full of energy!, and very positive.

Yes, go and get this "Storytelling" masterpiece album. It will help you write out your own memories.

Eduardo Nava, Mexico City.

This album is one of the best of Ponty. This musician's work is really spectacular, especially "Chopin Prelude Number 20" which is really impressive.

"Aurora" was the last CD I bought, around 1976-77. Mr. Ponty had cancelled two concerts I had tickets to, one in Dallas,TX and a few years later, the Greek Theater in Berkeley, CA. I gave up. I heard this the other day and had to have it. JLC and be repetitious and uneven, but this one is fine. He was great on Frank Zappa's "Hot Rats", too.

first time listening [...]. have listened to Jean Luc for years but somehow missed this. It is excellent. It's like I tend to forget how much I really love his music and then I hear something and it's like, "oh yeah--that's incredible." This cd is going on the IPOD tonight and to the park to run with tomorrow!!

With absolutely irresistable melodies; inventive, colorful, soaring, heartfelt solos by Jean-Luc, this CD is nothing less than absofrickinamazing. There is not one note out of place on this record. Man, what a talent!

I was at my college radio station when I heard "In The Fast Lane" bumping over the speakers. I asked the DJ for the song and artist - that was 1989 and I've been hooked on Ponty ever since. I love to put this on when I'm on a long road trip. There is not a bad song on this CD, just pure excellence from start to finish.

BRAVO! This release definitely deserves a special place in ones music collection.Jean-Luc at his best.I have "Storytelling" on cassette as well as disc.It is filled with lots of energy and pleasure.