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The rhythmic brio and harmonic insight in the band can be heard all over the album, but especially on “Passepied” and “Parade,” two of Mr. Fortner’s more intricate compositions, which variously draw from Baroque forms and the processional cadence of New Orleans, his hometown.

The implicit message seemed: What did it matter whether he was playing the Gavotte I or the Passepied II movement during Bach’s French Overture in B minor, a remarkable 35-minute work?

Though “Clair de Lune” sagged in spots, the Gallic charm of the “Passepied” was a highlight.

As Doreen pictured, he had attended the Castle balls during the winter, and had led out his cousin for a turn of passepied or rigadoon without much sighing; had dutifully called on his mother when Shane was safe away, and had spent the rest of his time yawning over briefs for the behoof of Mr. Curran.

Passepied, pas′pyā, n. a dance like the minuet, but quicker.