The Houston Chamber Choir and Paul English will be hosted by LSC-Montgomery

THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- The Houston Chamber Choir and internationally recognized jazz pianist Paul English will put a new twist on Bach during a special concert entitled Bach and All That Jazz, on Friday, November 2, at 7:30 p.m., at Lone Star College-Montgomery. The concert will be held in the Recital Hall of the college’s Music Hall (Building H).

The evening will feature three Bach motets (Singet dem Herrn, Der Geist hilft, and Hesu, meine Freude) performed by the Chamber Choir. Between each performance, English and his jazz trio will improvise responses inspired by the motet’s music and text. This point-counterpoint concert style promises to be fascinating.

Additionally, a second concert will be held on Saturday, November 3, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Philip Presbyterian Church in Houston.

“This is the most exiting performance challenge I have ever faced—and potentially, the most gratifying,” said English. “One of the best professional choirs in the world, two excellent performance venues, and for me, the opportunity to share the stage with the greatest improviser of all time: J.S. Bach.”