Avant Pop
Avant Pop is the fourth album by Lester Bowie, recorded for ECM and the second album by his "Brass Fantasy" group. It was released in 1986 and features performances by Bowie, Vincent Chancey, Frank Lacy, Rasul Siddik, Steve Turre, Malachi Thompson, Stanton Davis, Bob Stewart and Phillip Wilson.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos stated, "B+ Lester, highlight 'The Emperor'."Track listing
- "The Emperor" - 10:34
- "Saving All My Love for You" - 5:08
- "B Funk" - 3:50
- "Blueberry Hill" - 5:26
- "Crazy" - 5:28
- "Macho" - 6:20
- "No Shit" - 5:14
- "Oh, What a Night" - 5:33
- *Recorded at Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg, Germany, March 1986
Personnel
- Lester Bowie: trumpet
- Vincent Chancey: French horn
- Frank Lacy: trombone
- Rasul Siddik: trumpet
- Steve Turre: trombone
- Malachi Thompson: trumpet
- Stanton Davis: trumpet, flugelhorn
- Bob Stewart: tuba
- Phillip Wilson: drums