Storytelling (Jean-Luc Ponty album)

Storytelling is a studio album by French jazz violinist Jean-Luc Ponty, released in 1989 on Columbia Records. It represents a shift in Ponty's sound towards a more contemporary jazz and world music fusion, incorporating synthesizers and electronic elements alongside his signature violin playing.

The album features a blend of instrumental pieces that, as the title suggests, aim to evoke narratives and imagery through music. While not literal storytelling with lyrics, the compositions explore diverse sonic textures and rhythms intended to create a sense of journey and atmosphere.

Key personnel on the album, in addition to Ponty, include musicians proficient in keyboards, drums, and percussion, contributing to the layered and textured soundscapes. The instrumentation creates a balance between acoustic and electronic elements.

"Storytelling" continues Ponty's exploration of blending jazz with other musical genres. It displays a movement away from the more rock-influenced sounds of some of his earlier work and leaning toward a more global and atmospheric style. The album was generally well-received for its musicianship and creative use of synthesizers within a jazz context.