Civilized Evil
Encyclopedia
Civilized Evil is an album by French
Jazz-Fusion artist Jean-Luc Ponty
, released in 1980. It was reissued on Atlantic Records
on CD in 1992.
Production notes
France
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Jazz-Fusion artist Jean-Luc Ponty
Jean-Luc Ponty
Jean-Luc Ponty is a French virtuoso violinist and jazz composer.- Early years:Ponty was born into a family of classical musicians on 29 September 1942 in Avranches, France. His father taught violin, his mother taught piano...
, released in 1980. It was reissued on Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
on CD in 1992.
Track listing
All songs by Jean-Luc Ponty.- "Demagomania" – 6:25
- "In Case We Survive" – 4:06
- "Forms of Life" – 4:48
- "Peace Crusaders" – 5:38
- "Happy Robots" – 4:14
- "Shape Up Your Mind" – 5:15
- "Good Guys, Bad Guys" – 4:41
- "Once a Blue Planet" – 4:02
Personnel
- Jean-Luc PontyJean-Luc PontyJean-Luc Ponty is a French virtuoso violinist and jazz composer.- Early years:Ponty was born into a family of classical musicians on 29 September 1942 in Avranches, France. His father taught violin, his mother taught piano...
– violin, keyboards, vocals, synth bass - Randy JacksonRandy JacksonRandall Darius "Randy" Jackson is an American bassist, singer, record producer, music manager, A&R executive, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is best known as a judge on American Idol and executive producer for MTV's America's Best Dance Crew...
– bass - Joaquin Lievano – guitar
- Daryl StuermerDaryl StuermerDaryl Mark Stuermer is an American musician who plays guitar and bass for Genesis during live shows, and lead guitar for Phil Collins during most of his solo tours and albums.-Biography:...
– guitar solos on 5 & 7 - Mark CraneyMark CraneyMark Craney was a drummer for the rock band Jethro Tull from June 1980 to May 1981...
– drums - Chris Rhyne – keyboards
Production notes
- Gary Starr – engineer
- Karen Siegel – engineer, assistant engineer
- Mark Hanauer – photography
- Bernie Grundman – mastering
- Claudia Ponty – cover art concept
Chart positions
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Billboard Jazz Albums | 3 |
| Billboard Pop Albums | 73 | |