[Cagey]

Suddenly, the violin is cool! The instrument is coming out of the classical ranks and crossing over into jazz. Vanessa Mae and Karen Briggs have made a splash!

Have you ever seen Karen Briggs' performance with Yanni live at the Acropolis? Talk about energy!

[Illbay]

The instrument is coming out of the classical ranks and crossing over into jazz.

Where the h*ll have YOU been?

Ever hear of Jean-Luc Ponty?

And he wasn't even that "innovative" when he played with Frank Zappa ca. 1970 on "Willy the Pimp" after playing with Miles for several years, 'cause the violin has been in Jazz since W. C. Handy.

[Illbay]

Oh, and "Yanni" is about as much "Jazz" as "Kenny G" is.

You really need to broaden your listening experience.