Mean Streets – No Bridges

Mean Streets – No Bridges is an album by guitarist Jimmy Ponder that was released by Muse in 1987.

Reception
In his review on AllMusic, Ron Wynn called it "prototype Ponder; soul jazz and blues played with energy and a slick, yet resourceful conviction" stating "Ponder has never gotten the profile or the exposure he deserves; he doesn't use gimmicks or crank up the volume, but his tasty fills, clever riffs, and crisp, bluesy solos are always worthwhile".

Track listing
All compositions by Jimmy Ponder except where noted
 * 1) "Next Time You See Me" – 4:15
 * 2) "(They Long to Be) Close to You" (Burt Bacharach, Hal David) – 4:46
 * 3) "Time After Time" (Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn) – 5:04
 * 4) "Mean Streets-No Bridges" – 6:50
 * 5) "Solitude" (Duke Ellington, Eddie DeLange, Irving Mills) – 7:15
 * 6) "I Only Have Eyes for You" (Harry Warren, Al Dubin) – 4:35
 * 7) "After the Rain" (John Coltrane) – 5:06

Personnel

 * Jimmy Ponder – guitar, vocals
 * Bill Saxton – tenor saxophone, flute
 * Big John Patton – organ
 * Geary Moore – rhythm guitar (tracks 2 & 4)
 * Greg Bandy – drums