Pianist
Jacques Loussier has spent much of his career performing
Bach melodies with his jazz group.
Loussier's Play Bach Trio was quite popular during 1959-1978. After a few years off, he formed a new trio along similar lines in 1985, the group heard on this CD. Although jazz and classical music have been combined together in many different ways through the years, no combo has worked harder at swinging
Bach than
Loussier's units. The pianist pays respect to
Bach's melodies before swinging them and his improvisations are a natural outgrowth of the themes. This CD gives listeners an excellent example of his concept and is a constant delight. ~ Scott Yanow