I Only Have Eyes for You (Lester Bowie album) explained

I Only Have Eyes for You is an album by Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy recorded in February 1985 and released on ECM the following year—Bowie's third release for the label, and the Brass Fantasy's debut. The ensemble features Vincent Chancey, Craig Harris, Steve Turre, Malachi Thompson, Stanton Davis, Bob Stewart, Bruce Purse, and Phillip Wilson.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars, stating, "The music is both whimsical and explorative, making for a colorful set."^[1]

Track listing

All compositions by Lester Bowie except as indicated

1. "I Only Have Eyes for You" (Al Dubin, Harry Warren) - 10:32
2. "Think" (Bruce Purse) - 1:31
3. "Lament" (Thompson) - 13:55
4. "Coming Back, Jamaica" - 5:17
5. "Nonet" (Stewart) - 14:32
6. "When the Spirit Returns" - 7:44

Personnel

Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy

• Lester Bowie – trumpet
• Vincent Chancey – French horn
• Craig Harris – trombone
• Steve Turre – trombone
• Malachi Thompson – trumpet
• Stanton Davis – trumpet, flugelhorn
• Bob Stewart – tuba
• Bruce Purse – trumpet
• Phillip Wilson – drums

Notes and References

1. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed August 12, 2011