The Jacques Loussier Trio was a French musical ensemble led by pianist Jacques Loussier, known for its jazz interpretations of classical music. Formed in 1959, the trio initially included bassist Pierre Michelot and percussionist Christian Garros. They gained fame for their "Play Bach" series, which started with the album "Play Bach No. 1," where they presented jazz renditions of Johann Sebastian Bach's works. This i
... MoreThe Jacques Loussier Trio was a French musical ensemble led by pianist Jacques Loussier, known for its jazz interpretations of classical music. Formed in 1959, the trio initially included bassist Pierre Michelot and percussionist Christian Garros. They gained fame for their "Play Bach" series, which started with the album "Play Bach No. 1," where they presented jazz renditions of Johann Sebastian Bach's works. This innovative approach to classical repertoire became their signature style and won them a broad international audience.
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