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Rope A Dope

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Released
  
1976 (1976)

Genre
  
Jazz

Label
  
Muse

Recorded
  
June 17, 1975

Length
  
35:15

Studio
  
Blue Rock Studios New York City

For the boxing strategy, see Rope-a-dope.

Contents

Rope-A-Dope is an album trumpeter Lester Bowie recorded for the Muse label and released in 1976. It features performances by Bowie, Joseph Bowie, Malachi Favors Maghostut, Don Moye, Charles Bobo Shaw and Raymund Cheng.

Reception

In his review for Allmusic, Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars, stating: "Throughout, the highly expressive Lester Bowie is heard in prime form".

Track listing

  • All compositions by Lester Bowie except where indicated
  • Recorded at Blue Rock Studios, New York City, 17 June 1975
    1. "Tender Openings" 9:29
    2. "St. Louis Blues (Chicago Style)" 9:36 (Handy)
    3. "Mirage" 6:40
    4. "Rope-a-Dope" 9:30

    Personnel

  • Lester Bowie: trumpet
  • Joseph Bowie: trombone (tracks 2 & 4), percussion (track 1)
  • Malachi Favors Maghostut: bass
  • Don Moye: drums (tracks 1, 2, & 3), congas (track 4)
  • Charles Bobo Shaw: drums (tracks 1, 2 & 4)
  • Raymund Cheng: violin (track 1)

    • References

    Rope-A-Dope Wikipedia
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