Jacques Loussier Plays Bach

by Jacques Loussier, Jacques Loussier Trio

Overview

Pianist Jacques Loussier has spent much of his career performing Bach melodies with his jazz group. Loussier's Play Bach Trio was quite popular during 1959-1978. After a few years off, he formed a new trio along similar lines in 1985, the group heard on this CD. Although jazz and classical music have been combined together in many different ways through the years, no combo has worked harder at swinging Bach than Loussier's units. The pianist pays respect to Bach's melodies before swinging them and his improvisations are a natural outgrowth of the themes. This CD gives listeners an excellent example of his concept and is a constant delight. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	08/27/1996
Label:	Telarc Jazz Zone / Telarc
UPC:	0089408341120
Rank:	92759

Tracks

1. Fugue for organ in D major (doubtful), BWV 580 (BC J65)
2. Italian Concerto, for solo keyboard in F major (Clavier-¿¿bung II/1), BWV 971 (BC L7)~Allegro
3. Italian Concerto, for solo keyboard in F major (Clavier-¿¿bung II/1), BWV 971 (BC L7)~Andante
4. Italian Concerto, for solo keyboard in F major (Clavier-¿¿bung II/1), BWV 971 (BC L7)~Presto
5. Pastorale for organ in F major, BWV 590 (BC J81)~[Aria]
6. Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068~Air on a G string
7. Toccata and Fugue, for organ in D minor, BWV 565 (BC J37)
8. Work(s)~Gavotte in D
9. Work(s)~Allegro
10. Work(s)~Adagio
11. Work(s)~Allegro

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Jacques Loussier   Primary Artist,Piano
Jacques Loussier Trio   Primary Artist
Andre Arpino   Drums
Vincent Charbonnier   Bass

Technical Credits

Jacques Loussier   Arranger,Producer
Erica Brenner   Assistant Producer
Jacques Beneich   Photography
Robert Woods   Executive Producer
Anilda Carrasquillo   Artwork
Johann Sebastian Bach   Composer
Alyn Shipton   Liner Notes