The Ramsey Lewis Trio: Bach To The Blues

AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow

For this set by pianist Ramsey Lewis, bassist Eldee Young (Richard Evans plays bass on two songs when Young switches to cello), and drummer Red Holt, 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.

Bach to the Blues is an album performed by the Ramsey Lewis Trio that was recorded in 1964 and released on the Argo label.^[1]

Track listing 

All compositions by Ramsey Lewis except as indicated

1. "For the Love of a Princess" - 3:48
2. "Why Don't You Do Right?" (Lil Green) - 4:20
3. "Misty Days, Lonely Nights" - 3:21
4. "Bach to the Blues" (Esmond Edwards) - 2:30
5. "Travel On" (Eldee Young) - 3:44
6. "Dance Mystique" - 5:30
7. "Sadness Done Come" - 3:52
8. "You'll Love Me Yet" - 3:06
9. "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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