This day (March 9, 2016), in Recife, Brazil, died Naná Vasconcelos, a Brazilian Latin jazz percussionist, vocalist and berimbau player, most notable for his works with Pat Metheny, Don Cherry, Egberto Gismonti, and Gato Barbieri.

Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter & Billy Cobham, Sonny Rollins, Ernestine Anderson, Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, Buddy Rich & His Orchestra, Freddie Hubbard, Les Mccann & Eddie Harris, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Stan Getz & Flora Purim, Milton Nascimento & Naná Vasconcelos, Bobby Mcferrin

Chaka Khan's 'Naughty' is her second solo album produced By Arif Mardin and released on March 26, 1980 by Warner Bros.

Eliane Elias 'Fantasia' is her seventh studio album recorded in New-York City and released in March, 1992 by Blue Note.

This day (December 14, 1952), in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is born John Lurie, an American actor, musician, painter and co-founder of The Lounge Lizards.

Paul Simon's 'The Rhythm of the Saints' is his eighth studio album self-produced and released on October 16, 1990 by Warner Bros.

Talking Heads' 'Little Creatures' is their sixth (and biggest-selling) studio album released on June 10, 1985 by Warner Bros./Sire.

The end of the Sixties and the beginning of the Seventies mark the real start of Jean-Luc Ponty's international stardom.

Hooking up with 23 years old George Duke.

Recording his own "King Kong: Jean-Luc Ponty Plays the Music of Frank Zappa" album.



Recording the "Open Strings" album in Germany with Philip Catherine and Joachim Kühn.

Relocating to Los Angeles with family. Embarking on various tours with Zappa and his own band.

Not to mention his violin parts on Elton John's "Honky Chateau" and growing a beard.

Track Listing Video :

1.The Loner (Jean-Luc Ponty Quartet) - 06:04 . 2.King Kong (The Mothers Of Invention) - 13:43 . 3.Circles (Jean Luc Ponty) - 18:32 . 4.How Would You Like To Have A Head Like That (Jean Luc Ponty) - 14:58 . 5.Amy (Elton John) - 04:02

Musicians :

Jean-Luc Ponty - Violin .…