The album's concept involves making classical works, or themes from them, accessible to improvisation in the manner of jazz standards.
Compositional Technique
The album's creators note that Bach's motifs and themes are constructive, well-known, and durable, making them suitable for jazz improvisation.
Recording & Production
This album, "Johann Sebastian Bach Visions -", was produced by MDR Kultur in St Thomas's Church in Leipzig in 2003.
Performer Biography
Reiko Brockelt, the other half of jazzDuo Timm/Brockelt, studied jazz saxophone and clarinet, and has performed with the BuJazzO and the Gustav Mahler Chamber Orchestra.
Performer Biography
David Timm, one half of jazzDuo Timm/Brockelt, was a chorister and first prefect at St Thomas's Leipzig, gaining extensive musical experience there.
Composition History
The Bach arrangements on this album began by chance, with some pieces like "WK I E (jazz waltz)" and "d - m - Samba" being jotted down for a ball.
Performer Biography
David Timm is an award-winning improviser, having won first prizes at the Weimar Piano Improvisation Competition and two international organ improvisation competitions.
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