What do you like most? Jazz or Classic?

Frog, I can't play like Paganini but maybe I can 'think' like Paganini so I make contact and that's how I 'listen' to him.
Both Goodman's and Ponty's best years were with McLaughlin. John was a true leader, just like Miles. I do like some Ponty's performances outside Mahavishnu, though. Grappelli okay with me. One could also mention Subramanian.

The most unique violinist, playing his most unique violin; L. Shankar is the man when it comes to East Indian flavored jazz.


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I saw Jean Luc Ponty and Vassar Clements together in 1974 playing with John McLaughlin at Knebworth Park, amazing.

The Bill was incredible with Van Morrison, Doobie Brothers and the Allman Brothers Band.  A full day of music for $6.75, now That was a bargain!