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.

Rope-A-Dope
Studio album by
Released1976 (1976)
RecordedJune 17, 1975
StudioBlue Rock Studios
New York City
GenreJazz
Length35:15
LabelMuse
ProducerMichael Cuscuna
Lester Bowie chronology
Fast Last!
(1974)
Rope-A-Dope
(1976)
African Children
(1978)

Reception

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In his review for Allmusic, Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars, stating: "Throughout, the highly expressive Lester Bowie is heard in prime form".[1]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic     [1]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide     [2]

Track listing

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  • All compositions by Lester Bowie except where indicated
  • Recorded at Blue Rock Studios, New York City, 17 June 1975
  1. "Tender Openings" 9:29
  2. "St. Louis Blues (Chicago Style)" 9:36 (Handy)
  3. "Mirage" 6:40
  4. "Rope-a-Dope" 9:30

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. "Rope-A-Dope - Lester Bowie | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
  2. ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 28. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.