The 5th Power
For other uses, see Fifth power.
| The 5th Power | ||||
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| Live album by Lester Bowie | ||||
| Released | 1978 | |||
| Recorded | April 12–17, 1978 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 44:44 | |||
| Label | Black Saint | |||
| Producer | Giacomo Pellicciotti | |||
| Lester Bowie chronology | ||||
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The 5th Power is a live album by Lester Bowie recorded for the Italian Black Saint label and released in 1978. It was recorded during a concert tour of Europe by Bowie's group "From the Roots to the Source" and features performances by Bowie, Arthur Blythe, Amina Claudine Myers, Malachi Favors, and Phillip Wilson.
Reception
The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos awarded the album 4 stars stating "Creative jazz and a progressive gospel segment. Bowie at his eclectic best. Essential".[1]
| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Lester Bowie except as indicated.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length | |
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| 1. | "Sardegna Amore (New Is Full of Lonely People)" | 6:20 | ||
| 2. | "3 in 1 (Three in One)" | 9:32 | ||
| 3. | "BBB [Duet]" | Blythe, Myers | 5:52 | |
| 4. | "God Has Smiled on Me" | Traditional arranged Bowie, Myers | 18:02 | |
| 5. | "The 5th Power (Finale)" | 4:58 |
Personnel
- Lester Bowie - trumpet
- Arthur Blythe - alto saxophone
- Amina Claudine Myers - piano, vocals
- Malachi Favors - bass
- Phillip Wilson - drums
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nastos, M. Allmusic Review accessed June 28, 2011