All the Magic
All the Magic is the second album by Lester Bowie recorded for ECM. It was released in 1982 as a double LP with the first disc consisting of band performances and a second disc of solo trumpet improvisations by Bowie.Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars, stating, "All in all, this two-fer shows off both Lester Bowie's playing abilities and his sense of humor."Track listing
Disc One
- "For Louie" - 12:14
- "Spacehead" - 6:47
- "Ghosts" - 3:09
- "Trans Traditional Suite" - 15:51
- "Let The Good Times Roll" - 6:47
Disc Two
- "Organic Echo Part I" - 3:17
- "Dunce Dance" - 2:05
- "Charlie M. Part II" - 2:49
- "Thirsty?" - 3:34
- "Almost Christmas" - 3:52
- "Down Home" - 2:40
- "Okra Influence" - 4:38
- "Miles Davis Meets Donald Duck" - 1:49
- "Deb Deb's Face" - 2:03
- "Monkey Waltz" - 1:47
- "Fradulent Fanfare" - 1:01
- "Organic Echo Part II" - 5:27
Personnel
- Lester Bowie - trumpet
- Ari Brown - tenor and soprano saxophones
- Art Matthews - piano
- Fred Williams - bass
- Phillip Wilson - drums
- Fontella Bass - vocals
- David Peaston - vocals