The 1954 album "Jazz" features Langue in a quartet setting, exploring the cool jazz sound that defined his mid-career output. The recording showcases his signature melodic improvisation and harmonic sophistication.
- The album was recorded in Paris in May 1954. It was released on the Mach60 Music label. The album features four original compositions by Langue.
- The album was critically acclaimed upon release, though it did not chart. It is considered a seminal work of European cool jazz.
- Langue would go on to release two more albums in the 1950s before focusing more on composition. He passed away in 1988.
Albert Langue was a French jazz pianist and composer. He was a key figure in the cool jazz movement.
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