A rare piece of vinyl released on the Italian Curcio Records label in 1981. Jimmy is in top form joined by bassist Ron Carter, drummer Ben Green and pianist Warren Bernhardt. On the last track it is suggested according a few sources that saxophonist William Skinner and organist Jimmy McGriff also come into the grouping. Jimmy showcases four of his own compositions along with one from Sam Jones and another from Miles Davis. Overall, a worthwhile earlier addition to Jimmy Ponder's discography that truly demonstrates his virtuosity and the emergence of a great guitarist.
Curcio Records, GJ-28, 1981
Recorded prob. New York City:
c. 1980 (?)
Musicians:
Jimmy Ponder - Guitar
William Skinner - Tenor
Saxophone (#B3)
Warren Bernhardt - Piano
(#A1,A3,B1,B2), Electric Piano (#A2)
Jimmy McGriff - Organ (#B3)
Ron Carter - Bass
Ben Green - Drums
Tracks:
A1. Seven Minds {Sam Jones}
(4:46)
A2. Visions {Jimmy Ponder}
(7:51)
A3. Ponder'n {Jimmy Ponder}
(5:33)
B1. Blues Bag {Jimmy Ponder}
(4:06)
B2. All Blues {Miles Davis}
(5:42)
B3. Pices {Jimmy Ponder}
(5:36)
Total Time: 33:34