I Only Have Eyes for You (Lester Bowie album)
I Only Have Eyes for You is the third album by Lester Bowie recorded for ECM and the debut album of his "Brass Fantasy" group. It was released in 1985 and features performances by Bowie, Vincent Chancey, Craig Harris, Steve Turre, Malachi Thompson, Stanton Davis, Bob Stewart and Phillip Wilson.
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| Studio album by Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy | ||||
| Released | 1985 | |||
| Recorded | February, 1985 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 53:09 | |||
| Label | ECM | |||
| Producer | Manfred Eicher | |||
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Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars, stating, "The music is both whimsical and explorative, making for a colorful set".[1]
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Track listing
- "I Only Have Eyes for You" (Al Dubin, Harry Warren) - 10:32
- "Think" (Bruce Purse) - 1:31
- "Lament" (Thompson) - 13:55
- "Coming Back, Jamaica" - 5:17
- "Nonet" (Stewart) - 14:32
- "When the Spirit Returns" - 7:44
- All compositions by Lester Bowie except as indicated
Personnel
- Lester Bowie: trumpet
- Vincent Chancey: French horn
- Craig Harris: trombone
- Steve Turre: trombone
- Malachi Thompson: trumpet
- Stanton Davis: trumpet, flugelhorn
- Bob Stewart: tuba
- Bruce Purse: trumpet
- Phillip Wilson: drums
References
- Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed August 12, 2011
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