Plays Bach by Jacques Loussier, released 5 April 1998.
This version of Plays Bach comes as a 1xCD. -
Pianist Jacques Loussier and his trio (Vincent Charbonnier and Andre Arpino on bass and drums, respectively) expertly blend Bach and jazz on this new release. Before playing with his trio, Jacques worked with Pink Floyd, Sting and Elton John.
(P) 1993 Jacques Loussier (C) 1996 Telarc International.
Manufactured by Sony DADC Austria AG.
Made in Austria. Printed in U.S.A.
Total playing time: 69'02".
DADC repress of [r=15232936] released between 1998-2000.
"Plays Bach" on CD by the Jacques Loussier Trio is a refined and imaginative encounter between baroque masterworks and modern jazz. Instead of simply arranging Bach for piano trio, Loussier, together with bass and drums, uses the original compositions as a springboard for improvisation: recognizable themes and counterpoint meet swinging grooves, subtle rhythmic displacements, and lyrical solos. The result is music that respects Bach's architecture while opening it up to spontaneity and contemporary sound, making this album attractive both to classical listeners and jazz enthusiasts. The production is clear and dynamic, capturing the nuances of the piano, the warmth of the double bass, and the crisp presence of the percussion to create an intimate yet vivid listening space.
Telarc, the label behind this release, is known for its high-quality recordings, audiophile standards, and careful engineering. Over decades, Telarc has built a strong reputation in classical music and jazz for its transparent sound, wide dynamic range, and technically sophisticated productions that showcase both the performance and the acoustics with exceptional clarity.
The Jacques Loussier Trio became internationally known for its "Play Bach" concept, which pioneered the fusion of Bach's compositions with jazz idioms. With elegant touch, rhythmic ease, and a deep understanding of baroque structure, Loussier brought these works onto concert stages and into recording studios around the world. The trio's Bach interpretations have enjoyed lasting popularity, influencing generations of musicians at the crossroads of classical and jazz and earning the ensemble a distinguished place in music history.
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