well tempered licks & grooves

A concept inspired by Bach’s ’48’, but realised in a variety of jazz styles. Twelve preludes and related fugues in each volume, exploring all possible major and minor keys. There are homages to many famous pianists (Art Tatum, George Gershwin …) but at the same time the style of the music is fresh and individual, combining skilful contrapuntal writing, a real melodic gift and a cheeky sense of humour. (See Boosey & Hawkes online)

listen to the preludes & fugues

Michelle says:

“I have long been struck by the similarities between baroque music and jazz.

Also I love and admire the music of JS Bach: so I set out to explore the possibilities of say a rag-time fugue, or a “passacaglia in blue”. What would happen if you could combine a toccata with a 12-bar blues, for example?“