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For other uses, see Rope-a-dope (disambiguation). 1976 studio album by Lester Bowie
Rope-A-Dope
Studio album by Lester Bowie
Released1976 (1976)
RecordedJune 17, 1975
StudioBlue Rock Studios
New York City
GenreJazz
Length35:15
LabelMuse
ProducerMichael Cuscuna
Lester Bowie chronology
Fast Last!
(1974) 		Rope-A-Dope
(1976) 		African Children
(1978)

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".

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide

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

References

  1. ^ Yanow, Scott. "Rope-A-Dope - Lester Bowie | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
  2. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 28. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
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