At 19 years old, I used to play this album on an endless loop. It is the soundtrack to a period of extreme growth and personal development for me. It makes me smile to remember how far from the world I could get with just this song.
Jamie Glaser was another one of the tasty guitar players back in the jazz fusion days.. him Nick Moroch, Ray Gomez, Carlos Rios, Joaquin Lievano, Bill Connors, Wayn Krantz .. Those guys were amazing.
This........is one song that fills me with old longinngs of the girl, the lost love, of a time when things were of unending forlorn. Sadly one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written.....
Jean-Luc was gracious to me years ago as a conservatory student at Peabody. Having an impeccable discipline for perfect intonation, flawless timing, and just an innovative soul, I pray the best for this man. There will be many who "stand before the judgment seat of Christ" who will have no complaint for the life they had. I just pray that Jean-Luc join The Orchestra of Heaven. His contribution will be sweet.
I remember walking through the mall and hearing this song being played at a radio shack.I went into the store and asked the salesman who's the artist playing this song and as soon as he told I immediately went to the record store and bought this album and thats when I was a teenager in the early eighties.
it's just so beautiful to see comments of those that love, love, love this man's music as much as I do. It washes over my soul...and renews me like church on Sunday!
One special music made by a excellent electric violins musician, and many cultued here in Brazil. "A Taste for Passion" is a album to people with educated ears to the best instrumental music...
god damned i remember now this album ... there is no words to say how much i 've liked this music , jean luc, is gone where no man has gone béfore , like capatain kirk and the enterprise ! that' s it man, look at the piano chords ..... unbelievable.....
I’m so grateful for a father who raised me on the good stuff
Same. My father LOVED Jean-Luc Ponty. Now that he's no longer here, i'll keep him alive in the memory of this music.
At 19 years old, I used to play this album on an endless loop. It is the soundtrack to a period of extreme growth and personal development for me. It makes me smile to remember how far from the world I could get with just this song.
That should be a ? everyone should ask. How far from the world can i get?
Jamie Glaser was another one of the tasty guitar players back in the jazz fusion days.. him Nick Moroch, Ray Gomez, Carlos Rios, Joaquin Lievano, Bill Connors, Wayn Krantz .. Those guys were amazing.
This song is beautiful...been listening to Jean Luc for 40 years...
I hear ya....
As a college freshman back in 1983 this song and a pair of Koss headphones took me away to my hometown. I was so homesick! Thanks JLP!
I seen luc ponty four times in life!!!!! Cold!!!!!!!
I LOVE the sound of dropping the needle on an actual vinyl copy of this piece of brilliance! I still have my copy, too.
This........is one song that fills me with old longinngs of the girl, the lost love, of a time when things were of unending forlorn. Sadly one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written.....
I'm 61 years old now and still listen to all of it
Maravilloso!!!!
Good choice of Music. Excellent stuff.
It´s hard to choose a Best Album ... but this one ... is PERFECT
Jean-Luc was gracious to me years ago as a conservatory student at Peabody. Having an impeccable discipline for perfect intonation, flawless timing, and just an innovative soul, I pray the best for this man. There will be many who "stand before the judgment seat of Christ" who will have no complaint for the life they had. I just pray that Jean-Luc join The Orchestra of Heaven. His contribution will be sweet.
You lucky devil!
My all time favorite JLP song!
Love the drums on this song yes 😎
Casey
I’ve seen him live. Playing this.
I remember walking through the mall and hearing this song being played at a radio shack.I went into the store and asked the salesman who's the artist playing this song and as soon as he told I immediately went to the record store and bought this album and thats when I was a teenager in the early eighties.
Leonard Gadley that is so awesome how you found Ponty.
Purchased upon release. Already a big fan from previous albums. This is a great one!
Can't get over how great this is. So unpredictably mad and wonderful.
it's just so beautiful to see comments of those that love, love, love this man's music as much as I do. It washes over my soul...and renews me like church on Sunday!
One special music made by a excellent electric violins musician, and many cultued here in Brazil. "A Taste for Passion" is a album to people with educated ears to the best instrumental music...
One of the most beautiful songs from all time.
I can hear the album playing like the good old days.
god damned i remember now this album ... there is no words to say how much i 've liked this music , jean luc, is gone where no man has gone béfore , like capatain kirk and the enterprise ! that' s it man, look at the piano chords ..... unbelievable.....
Timeless...............Only way to describe JLP's works.............reaches as high and deep as your mind will go.......
Que Musica mais Linda !!!!!...e que Grandes Musicos !!...Jean Luc Ponty é Gênial !!!!
Excelente melendes me comprendes 😂
man this is my first time listening to this song and it is COOL
I was born in 85 jean lux was past down to me from my father and uncle in Bakersfield and it continues to be my daily medicine in Columbus ohio 2018
614 🤘🤘🤘
I'd been listening to him since I can remember KKSF being on the radio. And loved his music ever since. This is a lively track.
I like - got it on vinyl & had forgotten how good it is!
EARPHONES = brain candy - and so thank you and blessings .
Jean Luc and his music should get more air play
damn, I still love this
Oh the drumming, the drumming
love the guitar riffs
Anyone know who's on drums on this one....my God!!!! Like heaven to my ears.
yes the kick is terrible!
Casey Scheuerell on drums
@Billy Times sounds nothing like Neil pert, you need to open your ears to a lot more music my friend, no offense.
Jean-Luc Ponty - 5-string electric violin, violin, piano, keyboards
Joaquin Lievano - guitar, guitar synth
Ralphe Armstrong - fretless bass
Casey Scheuerell - drums, percussion
Allan Zavod - keyboards, synthesizer
Jamie Glaser - guitar
Kool
this is an all time Ponty's album
I wish Joaquin Lievano's solo went on forever.
dude is working that footpedal on the drums....
mitchwheresmybunny : he was playing 2 bass drums.
got the LP.
this cat can play a violin
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Hi Jean, let's jam brother!
yes and NEVER!
who is on guitar?
hi .. if i'm not wrong it's allan holdsworth ... this guitar solo always blowed me away it's fantastic. cheers
Jamie Glaser
Thanks !!!!
Joaquin Liévano did guitar and some synth on this album, Allan Holdsworth is not even on this album
Jean-Luc Ponty - 5-string electric violin, violin, piano, keyboards
Ralphe Armstrong - fretless bass
Joaquin Lievano - guitar, guitar synth
Jamie Glaser - guitar
Casey Scheuerell - drums, percussion
Allan Zavod - keyboards, synthesizer