LESTER BOWIE'S BRASS FANTASY - Avant Pop (1986) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

When Lester Bowie's first Brass Fantasy album I only have eyes for you was released, it received highest critical acclaim and once again proved the exceptional status of trumpeter Lester Bowie as a modern traditionalist on the jazz scene and pointed out how he is related to Duke Ellington's concept of integrating highly personal statements into complex arrangements. Bowie is thoroughly rooted in the black music tradition. His albums always resemble a journey into the heart of black culture, playful and humourous at times. He blends Ellington's "jungle feeling" with avant garde effects into the post free-jazz tradition. This allows him to shed new light on standard tunes and popular compositions. Parody never seems far away, but seriousness is never sacrificed.
Lester Bowie to Downbeat: "I'm liable to do anything in music that runs through my mind: I'll play anything, you dig? All's fair in love and war, and music's both". ecm
Tracklist :
1    The Emperor 10'29
(Steve Turre)
2    Saving All My Love For You 5'06
(Michael Masser, Gerald Goffin)
3    B Funk 3'48
(Lester Bowie)
4    Blueberry Hill 5'24
(Al Lewis, Vincent Rose, Larry Stock)
5    Crazy 5'23
(Willie Nelson)
6    Macho (Dedicated To Machito) 6'16
(Steve Turre)
7    No Shit 5'11
(Lester Bowie)
8    Oh, What A Night 5'23
(Marvin Junior, Johnny Funches)
Credits :
Lester Bowie - Trumpet
Stanton Davis - Trumpet
Malachi Thompson - Trumpet
Rasul Siddik - Trumpet
Steve Turre - Trombone
Frank Lacy - Trombone
Vincent Chancey - French Horn
Bob Stewart - Tuba
Phillip Wilson - Drums