However, i think the original play bach cd is better. This cd, entitled the bach book celebrates the 40th anniversary of the aforementioned landmark album, as well as the 250th anniversary of j. Johann sebastian bach jacques loussier, fugue in d major after the fugue bwv 850 of the welltempered clavier, book i johann sebastian bach jacques loussier, gavotte in d major after. Jacques loussier and his trio are back once again, interpreting the music of johann sebastian bach in this new release on the telarc label entitled bachs goldberg variations. Bolero and bach book 40th anniversary album with his. This and the satie interpretation are excellent, i am not a fan of the vivaldi cd, it struggles a little to make the transition from classical to jazz. Or rather what loussier and his trio originally intended, of classical musics modern stoicism exploding under jazzs impulsive shell to reattain bachs ideals. Here, the classically trained french pianist a student of the legendary yves nat plays the. Compact disc philips 824 6642 digitally recorded in london on december 1984. Listen to your favorite songs from the bach book by jacques loussier trio now.
The jacques loussier trio was a french third stream jazz piano trio, led by pianist jacques loussier, that became known for its jazz interpretations of european classical music. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. This could be a little confusing, so please bear with me. Jacques loussier bach book 40th anniversary album, 1999. He started recording them in 1959, and hes been at it ever since, adapting other classical composers along the way, but always returning to bach. The bach book by jacques loussier trio on amazon music unlimited. Obituary, jacques loussier 1934 2019 by matt groom the french pianist and composer jacques loussier, best known for his trios bestselling string of albums reinterpreting the music of johann. Jacques loussier and his trio are back once again, interpreting the music of johann sebastian bach in this new release on the telarc label entitled bach s goldberg variations. Apr 25, 2019 the loussier recordings remind me of a tribute band. Jacques loussier angers, france, 26 october 1934 5 march 2019 was a french pianist and composer. Jacques loussier is marvelous and his interpretation of bach is marvelous. Jacques loussier has been giving his own improvisatory takes on bach s music for some three decades now.
The bach book, an album by jacques loussier trio on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Listen free to jacques loussier trio the bach book bach. Bachs goldberg variations by jacques loussier trio. Bachs birth in 1985 coaxed jacques loussier back to the trio format, and he reformed the play bach trio with two new partners. Jacques loussier 26 october 1934 5 march 2019 was a french pianist and composer well known for his jazz interpretations, arranged for trio, of many of the works of johann sebastian bach, such as the goldberg variations. This and the satie interpretation are excellent, i am not a fan of the vivaldi cd, it struggles a. French pianist jacques loussier released his original bach oriented recording with his first bach oriented jazz trio, the play bach trio, in 1959, so this 1999 telarc release does indeed mark the 40th anniversary of that occasion, although it is not by the same group except of course for loussier. The jacques loussier trio, founded in 1959, played more than 3,000 concerts and sold more than 7 million recordings. Jacques loussier plays bach 1996 full album youtube.
Loussier s ideas about combining the two forms came to fruition with his 1959 record, play bach trio. Overall, this is another good album by the loussier trio. Jacques loussier simple english wikipedia, the free. The play bach trio also credited on releases as jacques loussier trio, was a third stream jazz piano trio that became known for their jazz interpretations of european classical music. Jacques loussier piano, pierre michelot bass, and christian garros. Marbecks jacques loussier trio plays the bach book. Jacques loussier 26 october 1934 5 march 2019 was a french pianist and composer. The jacques loussier trio plays bach, an album by jacques loussier trio on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Williamson presentation of the jacques loussier trio play bach, 1974 visual. Jacques loussier trio the best of play bach 2004 sacd. French pianist jacques loussier released his original bachoriented recording with his first bachoriented jazz trio, the play bach trio, in 1959, so. Jacques loussier, piano vincent charbonnier, bass andre arpino, drums.
He feels his new trio has far more stylistic range than its predecessor, and whereas that was a pioneer group, the latterday trio combines jazz, rock and contemporary classical ideas with a. My personal favorites the jacques loussier trio plays bach. Loussier also continued composing through the 80s and 90s, as well as performing pieces by bach and ravel live and on albums like 1999s ravel. Jan 16, 2017 jacques loussier came up with his play bach jazz conceptions while still in the conservatory around 1950. Jacques loussier plays bach jacques trio loussier, johann. Jacques loussier plays bach jacques trio loussier, johann sebastian bach. The loussier recordings remind me of a tribute band. Listen to your favorite songs from jacques loussier trio. He was well known for his jazz works in trio formation of many of johann sebastian bachs works, such as in the. Jacques loussier trio the best of play bach 2004 2. Bach is probably one of the most listenable classical composers, possibly with the exception of. Loussier is the man who has brought bach and jazz together more. Jacques loussier jol ismert, mint johann sebastian bach szamos muvenek, peldaul a goldbergvariaciok a dzsesszertelmezesevel.
They were commonly known in france as le trio play bach after the title of their first lps. Saturday 14 july 2007 should this item be out of stock at the time. Bach is probably one of the most listenable classical composers, possibly with the exception of mozart, but that is another story, and the way loussier handles it all is, nothing short of genius. Obituary, jacques loussier 1934 2019 by matt groom the french pianist and composer jacques loussier, best known for his trios bestselling string of albums reinterpreting the music of johann sebastian bach in a jazz style, passed away on monday aged 84. The bach book 40th anniversary album jacques loussier. He was well known for his jazz works in trio formation of many of johann sebastian bachs works, such as in the goldberg variations. Saturday 14 july 2007 should this item be out of stock at the time of your order, we would expect to be able to supply it to you within 4 7 business days. These two lps, available on 1 cd for the first time, caught the publics imagination and quickly brought jacques loussier and his play bach trio commercial success enjoyed by only a select few jazz musicians.
French pianist jacques loussier released his original bachoriented recording with his first bachoriented jazz trio, the play bach trio, in 1959, so this 1999 telarc release does indeed mark the 40th anniversary of that occasion, although it is not by the same group except of course for loussier. Bachs goldberg variations by jacques loussier trio, jacques. The trio was formed in 1959 by loussier, bass player pierre michelot, and. Jacques loussier trio the bach book 40th anniversary album. Jacques loussier bachs instrumental works discography. The play bach trio also credited on releases as jacques loussier trio, was a third. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Air on a g string arranged for jazz trio by jacques. Jacques loussier has been giving his own improvisatory takes on bachs music for some three decades now. Air on a g string arranged for jazz trio by jacques loussier. The best of play bach by jacques loussier from amazons classical music store. Jacques loussier trio biography, albums, streaming links.
He feels his new trio has far more stylistic range. Music profile for jacques loussier, born 26 october 1934. French pianist jacques loussier released his original bachoriented recording with his first bachoriented jazz trio, the play bach trio, in 1959, so this 1999 telarc release does indeed mark the 40th. The jacques loussier trio plays bach, an album by jacques loussier trio on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on. Bach, as played by the fantastic jacques loussier trio on their album the bach. Jacques loussier trio the bach book 40th anniversary. The end result is music that is neither jazz, nor classical, but an amalgam of the two. Stream jacques loussier trio on amazon music unlimited now. Loussiers ideas about combining the two forms came to fruition with his 1959 record, play bach trio. Here, the classically trained french pianist a student of the legendary yves nat plays the goldberg variations, a vast work based, like many jazz standards, on a repeated bass line. Buy jacques loussier trio, jacques loussiers album titled the bach book. This is not to say that they are read more jacques loussier trio. Jul 14, 2007 jacques loussier trio plays the bach book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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