The 1980 release 'Civilized Evil' saw Jean-Luc Ponty leaning further into the electronic textures and funk-infused rhythms that would define his work into the next decade. This album marked a shift from his earlier, more acoustic-leaning fusion.
- 'Civilized Evil' was released in September 1980 on Atlantic Records.
- The album was recorded and mixed at Cherokee Studios in Los Angeles, California.
- It reached number 144 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Jean-Luc Ponty is a French violinist known for his work in jazz fusion and electronic music. He rose to prominence in the 1970s with his innovative use of the electric violin.
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