Jacques Loussier (; 26 October 1934 – 5 March 2019) was a French pianist and composer. He arranged jazz interpretations of many of the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, such as the Goldberg Variations. The Jacques Loussier Trio, founded in 1959, played more than 3,000 concerts and sold more than 7 million recordings—mostly in the Bach series. Loussier composed film scores and a number of classical pieces, including a Mass, a ballet, and violin concertos. His style is described as third stream, a synthesis of jazz and classical music, with an emphasis on improvisation.

Early life and education

Loussier was born on 26 October 1934 in Angers, France.

Compositions

Loussier composed the music for over 100 films, made for cinema and television series,

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  • Biography Concord Music Group
  • Jacques Loussier (Piano, Arranger) Bach Cantatas Website
  • Jacques Loussier / Bach's Instrumental Works (Recordings of Arrangements / Videos & DVD's) Bach Cantatas Website
  • Review of his "Bach and more" disk on Sky Arts website
  • Review of his Vivaldi disk on Sky Arts website