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Bach to the Blues is an album performed by the Ramsey Lewis Trio that was recorded in 1964 and released on the Argo label.

“The group performs five original themes based on classical music, along with four blues-oriented tunes. Although a touch lightweight, the music is enjoyable enough and certainly superior to most of Lewis’ output in the 1970s and ’80s”- Scott Yanow / AllMusic.

Track listing:
All compositions by Ramsey Lewis except as indicated

“For the Love of a Princess” – 3:48
“Why Don’t You Do Right?” (Lil Green) – 4:20
“Misty Days, Lonely Nights” – 3:21
“Bach to the Blues” (Esmond Edwards) – 2:30
“Travel On” (Eldee Young) – 3:44
“Dance Mystique” – 5:30
“Sadness Done Come” – 3:52
“You’ll Love Me Yet” – 3:06
“Peace and Tranquility” (Young) – 5:36

Personnel:
Ramsey Lewis – piano
Eldee Young – bass, cello
Richard Evans – bass (tracks 5 & 9)
Isaac “Red” Holt – drums

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Released: 1964
Recorded: January 31, 1964
Ter Mar Recording Studio, Chicago, Illinois
Label: Argo
LP 732
Producer: Esmond Edwards