Jacques Loussier

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Name: Jacques Loussier.
Dates: 26 October 1934 – 5 March 2019 (84 years old).
Nationality/Profession: French pianist, composer, and actor.
Birthplace: Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France.
Musical Style: Third stream, a synthesis of jazz and classical music with an emphasis on improvisation.
Musical Achievements: Arranged jazz interpretations of Johann Sebastian Bach's works, such as the Goldberg Variations. Founded the Jacques Loussier Trio in 1959. The trio played more than 3,000 concerts and sold more than 7 million recordings, mostly in the Bach series.
Compositions: Film scores, a Mass, a ballet, and violin concertos.
Film/TV Credits (Sound/Acting): Known for Inglourious Basterds (2009), Dark of the Sun (1968), and Le Doulos (1962).
Known Credits (TMDB): 44.
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Jacques Loussier was a French pianist and composer born on 26 October 1934 in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France. He died on 5 March 2019 at the age of 84. His musical style is described as third stream, which is a synthesis of jazz and classical music that emphasizes improvisation. Loussier is noted for arranging jazz interpretations of various works by Johann Sebastian Bach, including the Goldberg Variations. In 1959, he founded the Jacques Loussier Trio. This group performed more than 3,000 concerts and achieved sales of more than 7 million recordings, the majority of which were part of the Bach series. His compositions include film scores, a Mass, a ballet, and violin concertos.
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In addition to his work as a musician, Loussier was an actor and is credited with 44 known credits. His film work includes appearances or contributions to Inglourious Basterds (2009), Dark of the Sun (1968), and Le Doulos (1962).
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Jacques Loussier was a French pianist, composer, and actor born on 26 October 1934 in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France. He died on 5 March 2019 at the age of 84. His musical style is characterized as third stream, representing a synthesis of jazz and classical music with an emphasis on improvisation. Loussier is recognized for arranging jazz interpretations of many works by Johann Sebastian Bach, such as the Goldberg Variations. In 1959, he founded the Jacques Loussier Trio, which performed more than 3,000 concerts and sold over 7 million recordings, primarily within the Bach series. His compositional output includes film scores, a Mass, a ballet, and violin concertos.

Beyond his musical career, Loussier is known for his work in film. He has 44 known credits and is recognized for his involvement in Inglourious Basterds (2009), Dark of the Sun (1968), and Le Doulos (1962).
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