01. "Toccata Und Fuge D-moll (Toccata And Fugue D Minor)"
02. "Ouverture Zur Cantate Nr. 28 (Cantate No. 28 Overture)"
03. "Pr?ludium Nr. 1 C-Dur (Prelude No. 1 C Major)"
04. "Choral Nr. 1 "Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme""
05. "Partita Nr. 1 B-Dur-Partita No. 1 B Flat, BWV 825 (Praeludium)"
06. "Partita Nr. 1 B-Dur-Partita No. 1 B Flat, BWV 825 (Allemande)"
07. "Partita Nr. 1 B-Dur-Partita No. 1 B Flat, BWV 825 (Courante)"
08. "Partita Nr. 1 B-Dur-Partita No. 1 B Flat, BWV 825 (Menuet 1)"
Disc 02 01. "Partita Nr. 1 B-Dur-Partita No. 1 B Flat, BWV 825 (Menuet 2)" 02. "Partita Nr. 1 B-Dur-Partita No. 1 B Flat, BWV 825 (Gigua)" 03. "Italienisches Konzert F-Dur-Italian Concerto F Maj (Allegro)" 04. "Italienisches Konzert F-Dur-Italian Concerto F Maj (Andante)" 05. "Italienisches Konzert F-Dur-Italian Concerto F Maj (Finale (Presto))" 06. "Inventino Nr. 8" 07. "Passacaglia C-moll-Passacaglia C Minor" 08. "Fantasie C-moll-Fantasia C Minor"
Description:
Jacques Loussier Plays J.S. Ba by Jacques Loussier, released 2 September 2010.
This version of Jacques Loussier Plays J.S. Ba comes as a 2xCD. -
"Jacques Loussier plays J.S. Bach" on CD presents the legendary French pianist Jacques Loussier at his best: transforming the timeless works of Johann Sebastian Bach into a finely balanced blend of classical rigor and jazz freedom. With his trademark precision, Loussier respects the original structures and harmonies while adding swinging rhythms, subtle syncopations and elegantly improvised lines. The result is an intimate, acoustic sound world in which familiar Bach themes emerge with new freshness and emotional depth, ideal both for attentive listening and relaxed background enjoyment.
The album captures Loussier's unique ability to let the music breathe: the piano phrasing is clear, the dynamics are nuanced, and the interplay between composed passages and improvisation feels organic and unforced. Fans of both classical music and jazz will appreciate how the melodies remain instantly recognizable, yet constantly surprise through delicate reharmonizations and rhythmic shifts. This CD is a perfect introduction for anyone curious about how Bach can be reimagined without losing his essence.
Jacques Loussier became internationally known through his "Play Bach" concept, with which he popularized Bach in the jazz world and brought jazz to a broad classical audience. Over decades, his recordings and concerts enjoyed great success and influenced generations of musicians interested in crossing genre boundaries. His interpretations of Bach in particular are regarded as pioneering for third stream and crossover projects between classical music and jazz, and have secured him a lasting place in music history.
The CD is released by Zyx, a long-established music label that has built a strong reputation especially in the fields of pop, dance, electronic and catalog repertoire. Zyx is known for carefully curated reissues and genre-specific compilations, often granting long out-of-print recordings a new life on the market. With solid distribution structures and attention to sound quality and presentation, the label has become a trusted name for collectors and music lovers seeking both classic catalog titles and selected niche productions.
Jacques is a great pianist. He also happens to be a terrific composer and I recommend seeking out his score for Le Voyage en Ballon. Highly recommended
Vitali T. - 14/May/2019
I really like this three. Magnificent interpretations of classical music. This was no exception. It should be noted also very high quality sound.
Jung Ho P. - 07/Jun/2017
Standard 2CD Jewel Case
Classical + Jazz Beautiful Harmony, Jacques Loussier Always Brilliant!
JOHN BUNGEY - 12/Jun/2009
It’s ten years since the Hamlet cigar ads accompanied by Loussier’s softly swinging Air on a G String were last aired — after wafting around TV and ci...
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- Bigband Swing 173- Dixieland(Revival) 25- Oldtime Jazz 141- Other Swing 11.799- Ragtime 12- Swing Combos 106
