Jacques Jacques Loussier

Jacques Loussier - Play Bach Highlights (2008)
compilation of tracks from 1959-65
EAC | FLAC tracks +CUE +LOG +600 dpi Full Scans = 381 Mb | RAR 3% | RS
Genre: Jazz | Label: Verve Records | Catalog Number: 06007 5312038

Groundbreaking work from pianist Jacques Loussier – a hip mix of jazz music and classical themes that set a whole new standard for the 60s! Loussier's a very dynamic pianist who's clearly got classical roots – but he also manages to make these older tunes swing with a good degree of jazz-based energy – working with bassist Pierre Michelot and drummer Christian Garros, in a trio setting that brings plenty of modern moments to compositions by Joahan Sebastian Bach! This well-selected CD features 15 tracks pulled from the first five Play Bach albums by Jacques – titles that include "Fantasia In C Minor", "Choral No 1", "Toccata & Fugue In D Minor", "Prelude No 1 In C Major", "Aria", "Gigue", "Italian Concerto In F Major Allegro", and "Fugue No 2 In C Minor".

The Jazz Club series is an attractive addition to the Verve catalogue. With it's modern design and popular choice of repertoire, the Jazz Club is not only opened for Jazz fans, but for everyone that loves good music.

We all get excited anytime a new film by Quentin Tarantino comes out, and with every new film, he keeps topping himself with a more epic soundtrack. Well he's did it again! and with a very unique selection of music. If you're lucky enough to have the complete soundtrack to Inglourious Basterds (like me) than you will especially love this killer soundtrack. There is a few problems I have with the soundtrack they're selling here (not the music used in the movie) but I will share that with you on the last part of my review….

Ethan Smith – Amazon

Wonderful collection of Karl Richter, both as a keyboardist (harpsichord and organ), as well as conductor (the Munich Bach Choir and Orchestra). One of the great Bach interpreters of all time!