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

JLP and singer Jon Anderson are touring again this Spring with the AndersonPonty Band, same band members as last November 2015. They are performing in the USA and Canada starting on April 28 through the end of May. Please visit the Concerts page for details.