The James Taylor Quartet - Shadows & Dreams (CD)

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 favorite 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.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Hasse: Polonaise in G Major, BWV 130
2. Beethoven: Leichte Sonate (1st Movement from Sonata No. 20, Op. 49)
3. Beethoven: Leichte Sonate (2nd Movement from Sonata No. 20, Op. 49)
4. Bach: Solfeggio in C Minor, H.220
5. Beethoven: Sonate Pathetique (2nd Movement from Sonata No. 8)
6. Bach: Gavotte (French Suite No. 5 in G Major)
7. Mozart: Allegro (1st Movement from Sonata No. 16 in C Major, KV 545
8. Scarlatti: Allegretto (4th Movement from Sonata E Minor, K. 81)
9. Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata (1st Movement from Sonata No. 14 Op. 27)