Swinging Bach
Arte Reportage
Jacques Loussier & Vincent Charbonnier
In 1959, Jacques Loussier released his album Play Bach. It was a risky gamble, as he reinterpreted Bach's works with a jazz twist 🎹
Relive the history of his trio in a lovely Arte documentary. Vincent Charbonnier, now manager of Le 38 and one of his double bassists, recounts their worldwide success. Meet him alongside the other members of the trio, interviewed at 38Riv ✨
An in-depth look at the career and musical legacy of Jacques Loussier (1934-2019), the pianist who shook up the codes of classical music by reinterpreting Bach's works in particular.
Arte link to the documentary: https://www.arte.tv/fr/videos/107204-000-A/swinging-bach-jacques-loussier/