Rite of Strings Tickets

Rite of Strings brings together three legends of jazz fusion: guitarist Al Di Meola, bassist Stanley Clarke, and violinist Jean-Luc Ponty. Their collaboration, blending virtuosic guitar, electric bass, and soaring violin, created a landmark sound that resonates with fans of lyrical melodies and intricate improvisation. Though not actively touring in recent years, Rite of Strings remains a pivotal project in the jazz fusion landscape, with a rich studio catalog and a documented live legacy.

Below you’ll find a concise biography, notable discography highlights, and current information on touring activity. We’ve gathered details to help you explore the music, find releases, and stay informed about any future performances.

Rite of Strings emerged as a landmark collaboration in the mid-1990s, drawing from the strengths of three master musicians. The 1995 studio album, The Rite of Strings, featuring tracks such as Indigo, Renaissance, Song to John, Chilean Pipe Song, Topanga, Morocco, Change of Life, La Cancion De Sofia, and Memory Canyon, showcased a blend of melodic lyricism and technical prowess. The project also produced a live release, Rite of Strings – Live at Montreux 1994, released in 2022 by Mercury Studios, capturing the group’s electric stage presence from that famed festival. The last widely publicized reunion occurred at the Jazz in Marciac festival in France in 2007, and there have been no public 2025 tour dates announced. For fans and new listeners, Rite of Strings remains a keystone of modern jazz fusion, with a lasting influence on guitar, bass, and violin interplay.

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