Revered for his Hammond organ work, soul-jazz grooves, and his three decade career leading The James Taylor Quartet, maestro keyboard player James Taylor releases his first album of classical works. His long association with Acid Jazz Records continues, as the label also steps into the classical world for the very first time.
Recorded solo on a Steinway grand piano, Taylor performs some of his favourite pieces from the classical cannon, with familiar tunes alongside lesser-known works on this beautiful, atmospheric recording. His interpretations show a deep love of classical music. Always one to evolve, just as the James Taylor Quartet introduced Herbie Hancock to the indie scene of the late ‘80s, Taylor in turn introduces his audience to a new repertoire, with a remarkable, fresh and modern solo classical piano album.
Available on LP and CD, presented in a beautiful sleeve, featuring a painting by Billy Childish, especially for the album.
Tracks:
1. JS Bach - Polonaise in G Major BWV 130
2. Beethoven - Sonata no.20 opus 49 'Leichte Sonate’ First Movement
3. Beethoven - Sonata no.20 opus 49 'Leichte Sonate’ Second Movement
4. CPE Bach - Solfeggietto in C minor
5. Beethoven - Sonata no.8 Sonate Pathetique Second Movement Adagio Cantabile
6. JS Bach - French Suite no 5 Gavotte
7. Mozart - Sonate KV 545
8. Scarlatti - Allegretto in E minor
9. Beethoven - Sonata no. 14 opus 27 ‘Moonlight Sonata’
