On "A Taste for Passion," Ponty embraced a more R&B-influenced sound, adding synthesizers and a funkier rhythm section to his signature violin style. The album features guest vocals from Gino Vannelli and Smokey Robinson.
- The album was recorded at Cherokee Studios in Los Angeles, California.
- It reached number 154 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- The album's lead single, "Give Me Some," also featured Smokey Robinson on backing vocals.
Jean-Luc Ponty is a French violinist known for his work in jazz fusion and progressive rock. He rose to prominence in the 1970s with his innovative electric violin playing.
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