Rope-A-Dope


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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".

Track listing

  1. "Tender Openings" 9:29
  2. "St. Louis Blues " 9:36
  3. "Mirage" 6:40
  4. "Rope-a-Dope" 9:30

    Personnel