Rope-A-Dope Explained

Rope-A-Dope
Type:	studio
Artist:	Lester Bowie
Cover:	Rope-A-Dope.JPG
Recorded:	June 17, 1975
Studio:	Blue Rock Studios New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Muse
Producer:	Michael Cuscuna
Prev Title:	Fast Last!
Prev Year:	1974
Next Title:	African Children
Next Year:	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".^[1]

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

• 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)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Yanow. Scott. Rope-A-Dope - Lester Bowie Songs, Reviews, Credits AllMusic. AllMusic. 12 August 2011.