Album · 1978
The 5th Power
- Released
- 28 December 1978
- Label
- Black Saint
- Catalogue no.
- BSR 0020
- Tracklist
- 5 tracks
- Length
- 45:00
- Country
- IT
“The 5th Power” is an album by Lester Bowie, released in 1978 on Black Saint. The original release has 5 tracks with a running time of 45:00. The line-up features Amina Claudine Myers (piano), Arthur Blythe (alto saxophone), Lester Bowie (trumpet), Malachi Favors (bass) and Phillip Wilson (membranophone).
Who played on The 5th Power
- Amina Claudine Myers piano on 4 tracks
- Arthur Blythe alto saxophone on 4 tracks
- Lester Bowie trumpet on 4 tracks
- Malachi Favors bass on 4 tracks
- Phillip Wilson membranophone on 4 tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Sardegna Amore (New Is Full of Lonely People) — Lester Bowie 6:23
- A2 3 in 1 (Three in One) — Lester Bowie 9:35
- A3 BBB (Duet) — Arthur Blythe, Amina Claudine Myers 5:58
- B1 God Has Smiled on Me (Traditional Gospel) 18:05
- B2 The 5th Power (Finale) — Lester Bowie 4:58
Production
- Giacomo Pellicciotti producer
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on The 5th Power?
The line-up of The 5th Power includes Amina Claudine Myers (piano), Arthur Blythe (alto saxophone), Lester Bowie (trumpet), Malachi Favors (bass) and Phillip Wilson (membranophone).
Which label released The 5th Power?
The 5th Power was released in 1978 on Black Saint (BSR 0020).
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