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'Back To Bach' was originally released in 1992 and has been unavailable for some time 

The album features re-workings of some of Bach's Preludes & Fugues by Julian Colbeck and Jonathan Cohen with contributors including Steve Hackett, Mary Hopkin, and John Keeble 

To quote the original sleeve notes.... 

"BACK TO BACH is designed for active listening and enjoyment. Since these compositions are based upon accurate templates of the fugues and preludes you can accompany the version without Jonathan Cohen, live, yourself. The edition used is Czerny". 

This means that most of the tracks are on the album twice - once as just the composed backing (to which you can play the piano part), and once with the piano and backing 

Julian Colbeck is a prolific and accomplished musician, writer, music journalist and technical consultant. His career has encompassed everything from touring with the Yes supergroup ABWH and being a member of the band Charlie to writing the definitive biography of Frank Zappa, several best selling guides to the mysteries of modern keyboards and midi, and a book of recipes with world renowned chef Raymond Blanc! He's currently CEO of Keyfax NewMedia 

Julian first joined Steve in 1990 for a TV special and since appeared with him on albums including Time Lapse, Guitar Noir and Blues With A Feeling 

Musicians/Contributors: 
Julian Colbeck: Keyboards 
Jonathan Cohen: Keyboards [Pianist, Composer & Musical Director - particularly well known for his work on many BBC children's programmes from the 1960s to the 1980s] 
Steve Hackett: Guitars 
Mary Hopkin: Vocals [One of the first artists to sign to The Beatles' Apple Records label] 
John Keeble: Drums [Spandau Ballet’s drummer] 
Milton McDonald: Guitars [Session guitarist who’s played for too many artists to mention including Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe, Ray Davies & Take That] 
Brian Keenan: Recital [Celebrated Irish Poet] 


Track List
Old Faces At Heaven's Gate * 
Pure February 
Prelude I [Pure February]  
Septembrist 
Fugue I [Septembrist] 
4th Of July 
Prelude II [4th Of July] 
Riding The March Of Dimes 
Fugue II [Riding The March Of Dimes] 
Case Of January 
Prelude III [Case Of January] 
June Daze 
Fugue III [June Daze] 
No, No, November 
Prelude IV [No, No, November] 
St Augustine 
Fugue IV [St Augustine] 
Faces From Old Photos Rediscovered * 
Prelude V [Heaven's Gate] *  
Maybe, Maybe Not 
Fugue V [Maybe, Maybe Not] 
April's Fool 
Prelude VI [April's Fool] 
Man Of December 
Fugue VI [Man Of December] 

* Features Steve Hackett