Album · 1981
The Great Pretender
- Released
- 1981
- Label
- ECM Records
- Catalogue no.
- 2301 209
- Tracklist
- 6 tracks
- Length
- 42:44
- Country
- DE
“The Great Pretender” is an album by Lester Bowie, released in 1981 on ECM Records. The original release has 6 tracks with a running time of 42:44. The line-up features Donald Smith (keyboard), Fred Williams (bass), Lester Bowie (trumpet, arranger), Phillip Wilson (membranophone) and David Peaston (vocals).
Who played on The Great Pretender
- Donald Smith keyboard all tracks
- Fred Williams bass all tracks
- Lester Bowie trumpet, arranger all tracks
- Phillip Wilson membranophone all tracks
- David Peaston vocals on 1 track
- Fontella Bass vocals on 1 track
- Hamiet Bluiett baritone saxophone on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 The Great Pretender 16:22
- A2 Howdy Doody Time 2:08
- A3 When the Doom (Moon) Comes Over the Mountain — Howard E. Johnson, Harry M. Woods 3:39
- B1 Rios Negroes — Lester Bowie 7:17
- B2 Rose Drop — Lester Bowie 7:28
- B3 Oh, How the Ghost Sings — Lester Bowie, Manfred Eicher, Donald Smith, Martin Wieland 5:50
Production
- Manfred Eicher producer
- Martin Wieland engineer
More albums by Lester Bowie
Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Great Pretender?
The line-up of The Great Pretender includes Donald Smith (keyboard), Fred Williams (bass), Lester Bowie (trumpet, arranger), Phillip Wilson (membranophone), David Peaston (vocals), Fontella Bass (vocals) and Hamiet Bluiett (baritone saxophone).
Which label released The Great Pretender?
The Great Pretender was released in 1981 on ECM Records (2301 209).
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