Beethoven Blues (D2C Exclusive Translucent Black Ice 1LP with Signed 11x11 Litho)

5x Grammy® and Oscar® winner Jon Batiste returns with a pure piano album, Beethoven Blues (Batiste Piano Series, Vol. 1).

Reimagining the works of Ludwig van Beethoven alongside original compositions inspired by Batiste’s youth competing in local piano competitions and gigging in the heart of New Orleans, this album extends timeless classics across the genre spectrum. It is a way of paying homage to Beethoven’s artistry and bringing it into a singular moment in true creative partnership with Batiste’s artistic work and journey. Then there’s the blues – rhythmically, structurally, melodically, emotionally, and compositionally.

The 11-track collection features arrangements of some of Beethoven’s greatest works, including “Für Elise,” “Ode to Joy” and “Symphony No. 5,” as well as new music composed by Batiste, such as “Dusklight Movement” and “American Symphony Theme.”

Tracklist:

1. Für Elise – Batiste
2. Symphony No. 5 Stomp
3. Moonlight Sonata Blues
4. Dusklight Movement
5. 7^th Symphony Elegy
6. American Symphony Theme
7. Ode to Joyful
8. 5^th Symphony in Congo Square
9. Waldstein Wobble
10. Life of Ludwig
11. Für Elise – Reverie