Jacques Loussier Death
Jacques passed away on March 5, 2019 at the age of 84 in Blois, France.
When did Jacques Loussier die?
March 5, 2019How old was Jacques Loussier when died?
84Where did Jacques Loussier die? What was the location of death?
Blois, France
Jacques Loussier Birthday and Date of Death
Jacques Loussier was born on October 26, 1934 and died on March 5, 2019. Jacques was 84 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: October 26, 1934
Date of Death: March 5, 2019
Age at Death: 84
Jacques Loussier - Biography
Jacques Loussier (born 26 October 1934) is a French pianist and composer. He is well known for his jazz interpretations in trio formation of many of Johann Sebastian Bach's works, such as the Goldberg Variations. He is also a licensed pilot and often flew his personal helicopter from his home at Chateau Miraval, in the south of France. This same chateau now belongs to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Loussier has also been involved with rosé wine production.
In 1959 he formed the Jacques Loussier Trio with string bass player Pierre Michelot who had previously played with Django Reinhardt and the Quintette du Hot Club de France, and percussionist Christian Garros. They used Bach's compositions as a base for jazz improvisation and had many live appearances, tours, and concerts, as well as a number of recordings. Originally the trio recorded for Decca Records but in 1973 changed to Philips/Phonogram. The trio sold over six million albums in 15 years. Their most famous recording is "Air on the G String" which was used for the Hamlet cigar advertisements in the UK for over 35 years.
In March 2002, Loussier filed a $10 million lawsuit against rapper Eminem and The Marshall Mathers LP executive producer Dr. Dre, claiming that the beat for the track "Kill You" was stolen from his composition "Pulsion". He demanded that all sales of the album be halted and any remaining copies destroyed. The case was settled out of court.
