Johann Jacob Bach (or Johann Jakob) (baptised – 16 April 1722) was a

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and an older brother of

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. Bach is thought to have been born in

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. After his studies at the Latin school there, he became oboist in the municipal band. After the death of their father Johann Ambrosius Bach in 1695, Johann Jacob and Johann Sebastian moved in with their older brother

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, organist at Ohrdruf. In 1704, he entered the service in the military band of the army of King

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. It is thought that Johann Sebastian Bach wrote his '' Capriccio on the departure of his Beloved Brother'' BWV 992 on this occasion. In 1709, he participated in the

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. During his stay in

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, he studied flute under

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. From 1713 to 1722, he served as flutist in the court of the Stockholm ''capelle''. He died childless in 1722 in Stockholm and is buried there. Johann Jacob played oboe, flute and possibly violin. He probably composed the ''Sonata in C minor'' under the name ''Signor Bach''.

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