This could be a little confusing, so please bear with me. The trio was formed in 1959 by loussier, bass player pierre michelot and percussionist christian garros. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Jacques loussier has been giving his own improvisatory. Jacques loussier, the jazz pianist who had a unique role in expanding the popularity of johann sebastian bach over the past sixty years has died at the age of 84. Jacques loussier trio the best of play bach 2004 ps3 rip sacd iso dst64 2. As the subtitle to the bach book suggests, monsieur loussier has been at this a long time. 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. Take the famous toccata and fugue bwv 565 organ piece. A french composer and pianist, jacques loussier is perhaps best known for his trios jazz renditions of bachs works. The problem with interpreting someone like bach is that a lot of it comes across as uninspired or formulaic, especially when doing jazz versions of the music.
Loussier extemporises bach s original harmonies with flair, and the result is a vibrant, sincere performance. Also included are some of the other more wellknown works, which the loussier trio has garnered a reputation for performing over several decades. 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. The bach book is the second of two loussier releases during this 40th anniversary year of his first play bach album. Loussier gives bach s fugue subject an enchanting harmonic twist, before launching into the sort of infectious swing against the bach counterpoint that was his trademark.
They were commonly known in france as le trio play bach after the title of their first lps. Buy jacques loussier trio, jacques loussiers album titled the bach book. Loussiers ideas about combining the two forms came to fruition with his 1959 record, play bach trio. Jacques loussier trio the bach book 40th anniversary album. Jacques loussier 26 october 1934 5 march 2019 was a french pianist and composer. Loussier extemporises bachs original harmonies with flair, and the result is a vibrant, sincere performance. The jacques loussier trio plays bach by jacques loussier trio now. Bach,by way of jacques loussier, a man who knows all about uprating the classics. Whether the third stream movement influenced him in general, or perhaps just the mjq, loussiers initial successes came at a time when musicians were seeking new formal concepts for their improvisations. This performance of the fugue in d from book one of bach s welltempered clavier captures it all perfectly. Loussier s ideas about combining the two forms came to fruition with his 1959 record, play bach trio. The play bach series went on to sell tens of millions of albums.
Jacques loussier trio the best of play bach 2004 mch. Apr 25, 2019 as the subtitle to the bach book suggests, monsieur loussier has been at this a long time. The bach book by jacques loussier trio on amazon music. They were commonly known in france as le trio play bach after the title of. Jacques loussier bach book 40th anniversary album, 1999. Jacques loussier, piano vincent charbonnier, bass andre arpino, drums. Jacques loussier biography, albums, streaming links. And its all filmed in a concert at bach s own church, st thomass. Marbecks jacques loussier trio plays the bach book. The trio was formed in 1959 by loussier, bass player pierre michelot, and. Jacques loussier bachs instrumental works discography. This performance of the fugue in d from book one of bachs.
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. Jacques loussier trio the bach book 40th anniversary. This cd, entitled the bach book celebrates the 40th anniversary of the aforementioned landmark album, as well as the 250th anniversary of j. Including six songs, play bach features the best of these iconic arrangements. The bach book 40th anniversary album jacques loussier. 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. May 01, 2000 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. Junior burke knocks james deans badboygonetoosoon off the iconic pedestal in. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Bach book 40th anniversary telarc cd 83474, compilation play bach. 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. Jacques loussier biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Listen to your favorite songs from my personal favorites.
Composed by johann sebastian bach design cover design jim burt double bass vincent charbonnier. In the history books, loussier will certainly be looked upon as a major. In 1959, loussier formed a piano trio that specialised in jazz arrangements of the baroque masters works for keyboard. 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. In the 90s and beyond loussier attempted the same crossover with the works of satie, bach, chopin and mozart. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
He was well known for his jazz works in trio formation of many of johann sebastian bachs works, such as in the goldberg variations. People volume 11 visual jacques loussier playing piano, from the j. Jacques loussier is the man who has brought bach and jazz together more successfully than anyone in history. Jacques loussier simple english wikipedia, the free. Bach has been a particular inspiration to many jazz musicians from fats waller to bud powell to keith jarrett. 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. Recommendations people who bought this item also bought. Bach as interpreted by jacques loussier and his trio, arranged for piano, double bass and percussion. Listen free to jacques loussier trio the bach book bach. Jazz has always had strong ties to classical music, and j. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
Bachs birth in 1985 coaxed jacques loussier back to the trio format, and he reformed the play bach trio with two new partners. Search for library items search for lists search for. Listen to your favorite songs from the bach book by jacques loussier trio now. This bach fugue captures the pure musical genius of the. Jul 14, 2007 the bach book is the second of two loussier releases during this 40th anniversary year of his first play bach album. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Jacques loussier plays bach 1996 full album youtube. He was born in angers, france loussier worked in movies and television such as heaven on ones head 1965, living it up 1966, the killing game 1967. Login start free trial start free trial jacques loussier plays bach. Jacques loussier bach book 40th anniversary album 1999 cd very good condition. 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. Williamson presentation of the jacques loussier trio play bach, 1974 visual. 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 the gavotte of the orchestral suite bwv 1068.
Jacques loussier angers, france, 26 october 1934 5 march 2019 was a french pianist and composer. Jacques loussier plays bach by jacques loussierjacques loussier trio. Impressions of chopins nocturnes, loussiers first solo piano recording and an intimate exploration of the works of frederic chopin, was released on loussiers 70 th birthday in october 2004. 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. This bach fugue captures the pure musical genius of the late. 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. Overall, this is another good album by the loussier trio. Long recognized in europe for his adventurous excursions through classical landmarks, when loussier performs the compositions of johann sebastian bach 1685 1750 the music develops a lyrical and swinging jazz sensibility. The bach book, an album by jacques loussier trio on spotify. The bach book by jacques loussier trio on amazon music unlimited. Jacques loussier, the jazz pianist who had a unique role in expanding the.
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