Rope-A-Dope

Rope-A-Dope
Studio album by Lester Bowie
Released	1976
Recorded	June 17, 1975
Genre	Jazz
Length	35:15
Label	Muse
Producer	Michael Cuscuna
Lester Bowie chronology
Fast Last! (1974) Rope-A-Dope (1976) African Children (1978)

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

Rope-A-Dope is an album by 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

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "Throughout, the highly expressive Lester Bowie is heard in prime form".^[1]

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

Track listing

1. "Tender Openings" - 9:29
2. "St. Louis Blues (Chicago Style)" (Handy) - 9:36
3. "Mirage" - 6:40
4. "Rope-A-Dope" - 9:30

All compositions by Lester Bowie except as indicated

• Recorded at Blue Rock Studios, NYC on 17 June 1975

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