Jacques Loussier Trio: Bach's Goldberg Variations

Jacques Loussier Trio: Bach's Goldberg Variations
- NEW - JACQUES LOUSSIER TRIO - BachS Goldberg Variations - CD CD
French pianist Jacques Loussier has seemingly forged an entire career out of arranging classical compositions for his jazz trio. He's done a disc of Satie and Vivaldi works, even recording Ravel's Bolero. So, trying Bach's Goldberg Variations, full of jazzy time signatures and loaded with improv possibilities, makes perfect sense for the pianist. And Loussier delivers what may be his most exciting outing to date. Rather than expand upon Bach's original miniatures, Loussier maintains their integrity, keeps each piece short, but varies their rhythms (thanks in part to the great bass playing of Benoit Dunoyer de Segonzac). On a handful of variations--a dizzyingly fast Five, a Latin-infused Variation Eight, and a punchy 14--he really lets loose. Since the Swingle Singers tackled Bach in the 1960s, many a jazz musician has arranged the music of the composer. This disc is one of the most compelling. Want an even wilder set of Goldbergs? Try jazz pianist Uri Caine's instrumentally omnivorous, jaw-dropping set. --Jason Verlinde
Country USA
Brand TELARC
Manufacturer Telarc
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber CD83479
Model CD83479
ReleaseDate 2006-07-09
UnitCount 1
UPCs 089408347924
EANs 0089408347924

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