Released 1991 Length 49:13 Release date 1991 | Recorded January 14–16, 1991 Label Disk Union | |
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The Organizer is the fourth album Lester Bowie recorded for the Japanese DIW label and the first album by his "New York Organ Ensemble". It was released in 1991 and features performances by Bowie, Steve Turre, Amina Claudine Myers James Carter, Phillip Wilson and Famoudou Don Moye.
Contents
Reception
The Allmusic review by Al Campbell awarded the album 3 stars stating "In 1991, while on hiatus from the Art Ensemble of Chicago and Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy, the trumpeter revisited his organ roots. He wisely matched the soulful, gospel influences of organist Amina Claudine Myers and the exhilarating tenor powerhouse James Carter with trombonist Steve Turre and drummers (fellow AEC members past and present) Famoudou Don Moye and Phillip Wilson, making for invigorating yet reverent sessions".
Track listing
- "Sonala Nobala" (Turre) - 5:43
- "Angel Eyes" (Brent, Dennis) - 11:21
- "The Burglar" - 9:55
- "Guten Morgen Part 2" (Myers) - 5:27
- "Ready Joe" - 8:04
- "Brooklyn Works Suite" - 8:43
Personnel
Songs
1Sonala NobalaLester Bowie & The New York Organ Ensemble5:44
2Angel EyesLester Bowie & The New York Organ Ensemble11:22
3The BurglarLester Bowie & The New York Organ Ensemble9:56