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Better Late Than Never (Anderson Ponty Band album)

Better Late Than Never is a live album by the Anderson Ponty Band, released in 2015. The band consisted of Jon Anderson (vocals, formerly of Yes) and Jean-Luc Ponty (violin), along with musicians Jamie Dunlap (guitar), Baron Browne (bass), Rayford Griffin (drums), and Wally Minko (keyboards). The album features live recordings of re-arranged Yes classics alongside Ponty's compositions, and some new material co-written by Anderson and Ponty.

The album's repertoire included versions of Yes songs such as "Owner of a Lonely Heart," "Wonderous Stories," and "Roundabout," as well as Ponty's instrumental pieces. The project was initially conceived as a collaboration to bring together the progressive rock sensibilities of Anderson with the jazz fusion virtuosity of Ponty.

Better Late Than Never was recorded during the Anderson Ponty Band's 2014 tour. The album received generally positive reviews, with critics often highlighting the musicianship of the band and the interesting reinterpretations of familiar material. The project was considered a successful fusion of the two artists' distinct musical styles.