Album · 1976
Rope-A-Dope
- Released
- 1976
- Label
- Muse Records
- Catalogue no.
- MR 5081
- Tracklist
- 4 tracks
- Length
- 35:15
- Country
- US
“Rope-A-Dope” is an album by Lester Bowie, released in 1976 on Muse Records. The original release has 4 tracks with a running time of 35:15. Jazz standards on the record include “St. Louis Blues”. The line-up features Famoudou Don Moye (membranophone, congas), Lester Bowie (percussion, trumpet), Malachi Favors (bass), Charles Bobo Shaw (membranophone, drums (drum set)) and Joseph Bowie (percussion, trombone).
Who played on Rope-A-Dope
- Famoudou Don Moye membranophone, congas, instruments all tracks
- Lester Bowie percussion, trumpet, arranger all tracks
- Malachi Favors bass all tracks
- Charles Bobo Shaw membranophone, drums (drum set) on 3 tracks
- Joseph Bowie percussion, trombone on 3 tracks
- Raymond Cheng violin on 1 track
- Raymund Cheng violin on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 Tender Openings — Lester Bowie 9:29
- A2 St. Louis Blues (Chicago Style) standard — William Christopher Handy 9:36
- B1 Mirage — Lester Bowie 6:40
- B2 Rope-A-Dope — Lester Bowie 9:30
Production
- Eddie Korvin engineer
- Michael Cuscuna producer
More albums by Lester Bowie
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Rope-A-Dope?
The line-up of Rope-A-Dope includes Famoudou Don Moye (membranophone, congas), Lester Bowie (percussion, trumpet), Malachi Favors (bass), Charles Bobo Shaw (membranophone, drums (drum set)), Joseph Bowie (percussion, trombone), Raymond Cheng (violin) and Raymund Cheng (violin).
Which label released Rope-A-Dope?
Rope-A-Dope was released in 1976 on Muse Records (MR 5081).
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