, ,  ‎– Play Bach No. 2 Label:  ‎– SKL 5023,  ‎– SKL.5023 Format: , LP, Stereo 
Country: Released: Genre: Style: ,  Tracklist  Partita No. 1 In B Flat MajorA1.1PreludeA1.2AllemandeA1.3CouranteA1.4SarabandeA1.5Menuet I - Menuet IIA1.6Gigue -B1ChoraleB2Prelude No. 6B3AriaB4Prelude No. 16B5Fugue No. 16B6Prelude No. 21 Companies etc Printed By –  Credits Arranged By –  Double Bass –  Drums –  Photography By [Cover Photo] –  Piano –  Notes Catalog No. Cover SKL 5023
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DECCA Full Frequency Stereophonic Sound pressing (ffss).

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Sleeve Printed in England. 

Artist Biography by Heather Phares

Pianist/composer Jacques Loussier demonstrated musical ability at an early age, starting to play at the age of ten and entering the Conservatoire National de Musique in Paris at 16. Loussier's main professor there was Yves Nat, who in turn was encouraged by Faure, Saint-Saens, and Debussy as a student himself. Loussier continued this distinguished tradition, graduating at the top of his class.

After traveling the world as an accompanist, in the late '50s Loussier formed the Play Bach Trio with Pierre Michelot and Christian Garros. The Trio fused Loussier's classical background with his interest in jazz, using Bach's compositions as the basis for improvisation. The group was an immediate success, playing many shows and selling over six million albums in 15 years.

By the end of the '70s, however, the group ran its course and Loussier retired to Provence, spending his days composing and recording at his studio in Miraval, experimenting with electronic and acoustic arrangements. The studio also played host to rock artists like Pink Floyd (including sessions for ), Elton John, and Sting.

1985 marked the 300-year anniversary of Bach's birth, which prompted Loussier to re-form the Play Bach Trio with new members and a wider musical range, adding rock and electronic elements to the basic blend of classical and jazz. Loussier also continued composing through the '80s and '90s, as well as performing pieces by Bach and Ravel live and on albums like 1999's  and  with his signature jazzy flair. A year later,  and  were released.