Inventions / Reinventions: Complete transcriptions for piano of the Improvised Inventions from the album Paperback – September 4, 2024

In 2023, pianist/composer Dan Tepfer (“a deeply rational improviser drawn to the unknown” —The New York Times) released Inventions / Reinventions, in which he performed all fifteen of J.S. Bach's beloved Inventions, and, for the nine "missing" keys, improvised genre-defying inventions of his own. The album would go on to top the Billboard classical charts.In this book, Michael Lucke, known for his accurate and detailed transcriptions of performances by jazz greats Brad Mehldau, Herbie Hancock, Fred Hersch, and others, has brought his attention to Tepfer's improvised inventions from the album. Every note of the recording has been carefully transcribed, along with detailed performance indications.The improvisations here range in difficulty from intermediate to advanced, and make for excellent rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic studies. According to The New York Times, “It's hard not to be swept away by Tepfer’s vision and compelling realizations. With disarming seriousness and extraordinary musicianship, he is honoring Bach by creating a conversation with him that is true to both artists.”79 pages. Includes Tepfer's original album liner notes, as well as a new consideration of the unique compositional process that resulted in this collection. Read more