Fast Last!
Fast Last! is an album by trumpeter Lester Bowie, recorded for the Muse label and released in 1974. It features performances by Bowie, Julius Hemphill, John [Hicks (jazz pianist)|John Hicks], John Stubblefield, Joseph Bowie, Bob [Stewart (musician)|Bob Stewart], Cecil McBee, Jerome Cooper, Charles Shaw and Phillip Wilson.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated, "As is often true of a Lester Bowie record, this set has surprising moments and a liberal use of absurd humor, along with some fine playing... A fine introduction to Lester Bowie's diverse music".The duo recording of "Hello Dolly" with Hicks "recalls Louis Armstrong| Armstrong's acclaimed version of 'Dear Old Southland' with Buck Washington on piano and thus illustrates Bowie's interest in connecting his avant-garde trumpeting with Armstrong's lyrical tone."
Track listing
- "Lonely Woman" - 5:15
- "Banana Whistle" - 9:48
- "Hello Dolly" - 5:00
- "Fast Last/C" - 12:55
- "F Troop Rides Again" - 9:38
- Recorded September 1974 at C.I. Recording Studios
Personnel
- Lester Bowie – trumpet and flugelhorn
- Julius Hemphill – alto saxophone, arrangements
- John Hicks – piano
- John Stubblefield – tenor saxophone
- Joseph Bowie – trombone
- Bob Stewart – tuba
- Cecil McBee – bass
- Phillip Wilson – drums
- Jerome Cooper – drums
- Charles Shaw – drums