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Paul Jacobs
12+ albums
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Paul Jacobs may refer to: (1) Paul Jacobs, American Pianist (June 22, 1930 – September 25, 1983) (2) Paul Jacobs, American Organist (Born 1977) (3) Paul Jacobs, Garage Rock One Man Band (active 2013-present) (1) Paul Jacobs (June 22, 1930 – September 25, 1983) was an American pianist. He was best known for his performances of twentieth-century music but also gained wide recognition for his work with early keyboards, performing frequently with Baroque ensembles. Jacobs was the New York Philharmonic's official pianist (from 1961) and harpsichordist (from 1974) until his death.He had a long collaboration with the American composer Elliott Carter, recording most of Carter's solo piano music and ensemble works with keyboard, including the Double Concerto for Harpsichord and Piano, With Two Chamber Orchestras, the Cello Sonata and the Sonata for Flute, Oboe, Cello and Harpsichord. Perhaps the composer with whom he is now most closely associated is Debussy, most of whose major piano works he recorded, including the Préludes, Etudes, Images and Estampes. He died of an AIDS-related illness in 1983. (2) Paul Jacobs (born 1977) is an American organist. He is the first organist to receive a Grammy Award. Jacobs is currently the chair of the Juilliard School's organ department. His repertoire includes music from the 16th century through contemporary times, including new works written for him. He has appeared as soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra,
