The Jacques Loussier Trio has recorded numerous albums applying European jazz sensibilities to classical material, following and refining the path laid down by Dave Brubeck in his crossover material of the '50s. Combining a feathery piano touch with a swinging rhythm section, Loussier reveals the affinity between the two worlds. Loussier reworks pieces by Scarlatti, Marcello, Albinoni, and three by Handel (including the lengthy Concerto in F Major for Organ) effectively, more concerned with subtly outlining harmonic contours than exhibiting the ornamentation usually associated with baroque music. This approach produces tasteful and elegant French jazz, ideal for the cozy pub or the luxury-liner lounge. Additionally, the trio deserves a warm round of applause for rendering Pachabel's over-worked Canon in D Major in a fresh manner.
By Wally Shoup.
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01. Handel: Sarabande and Variations from Suite No. 11: Theme and Variation No. 1 2:16
02. Handel: Sarabande and Variations from Suite No. 11: Variation No. 2 1:37
03. Handel: Sarabande and Variations from Suite No. 11: Variation No. 3 1:33
04. Handel: Sarabande and Variations from Suite No. 11: Variation No. 4 0:42
05. Marais: La sonnerie de Sainte-Genevieve du Mont 5:38
06. Scarlatti: Sonata No. 33 in B minor 4:55
07. Scarlatti: Sonata No. 32 in F-sharp minor 1:30
08. Handel: Largo (from Xerxes) 3:21
09. Pachelbel: Canon in D major 3:39
10. Marcello: Concerto in D Minor for Oboe: I. Andante spiccato 2:32
11. Marcello: Concerto in D Minor for Oboe: II. Adagio 2:23
12. Marcello: Concerto in D Minor for Oboe: III. Presto 3:09
13. Albinoni: Adagio 4:33
14. Handel: Concerto in F Major for Organ: I. Larghetto 4:08
15. Handel: Concerto in F Major for Organ: II. Allegro 5:15
16. Handel: Concerto in F Major for Organ: III. Andante 2:39
17. Handel: Concerto in F Major for Organ: IV. Larghetto 4:25
18. Handel: Concerto in F Major for Organ: V. Allegro 3:48
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