What a shock to learn the sudden death of French jazz violinist Didier Lockwood from a heart attack at age 62 .....so sad !!!

Quel choc d'apprendre la mort soudaine du violoniste de jazz Français Didier Lockwood d'une crise cardiaque à l'âge de 62 ans.....quelle tristesse !!!

Allan Zavod with Jean Luc Ponty at the Greek Theatre in Berkley, California in 1982

I am very sad to learn that Australian keyboardist Allan Zavod who toured and recorded with my band from 1976 to the early 80s (albums 'Imaginary Voyage' - 'Enigmatic Ocean' etc...) passed away a few days ago in Australia. Allan was originally a great jazz pianist who studied at the Berklee School in Boston, and played also with Maynard Ferguson, Billy Cobham, Frank Zappa among others, and was a synthesizer expert. He had a great personality and lately was teaching and writing for symphony orchestras, films etc. in Australia. We miss him!

Jean-Luc

Allan Zavod with guitarist Jamie Glaser at the Greek Theatre in Berkley, California in 1982

(Above) Agoura Hills, California. May 2016. Photo credit: Mauricio Alvarado

(Above) Tarrytown, New York. May 2016.

(Above) Marquee

Above: JLP+ William Lecomte Duo-Zagreb, Croatia-by Davor Hrvoj

Above: JLP+William lecomte-Zagreg, Croatia-by Mario Juricic

Above: Violin workshop Zagreb, Croatia-by Davor Hrvoj

Above: JLP with new Zeta in Phoenix AZ Nov. 2015

Above: JLP with blue Barcus-Berry US Tour Nov. 2015 with AndersonPonty Band

Above: AndersonPonty Band - USA Nov. 2015

Above: AndersonPonty Band -USA Nov. 2015

Above: APB U.S. tour Fall 2015