When the Spirit Returns

When the Spirit Returns

When the Spirit Returns

ASIN: B0000CD5HE

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Most critics agree that Lester Bowie was the preeminent trumpeter of the jazz avant-garde. But Bowie considered himself a traditionalist, "in the sense that rebellion is the actual tradition of jazz". As a prominent member of the Art Ensemble of Chicago, he broke many of the "rules of jazz" and helped to push the music to its outer limits. His music and stage persona were often humorous, and always entertaining. He saw great value in bridging the gap between jazz and popular music, as did his early hero, Louis Armstrong.

In the 80's, Bowie formed the Brass Fantasy, a post-modern big band that played a wonderfully eclectic repertoire, all in the truest spirit of jazz. The group playfully blended elements of funk, hip-hop, soul, rock, reggae, and gospel into their jazz bouillabaisse. Throughout the years they recorded a wild assortment of material: Billie Holiday, Bob Marley, Marilyn Manson, Spice Girls, Michael Jackson, and Willie Nelson, to name a few!

Product Description
Shortly before his death in 1999, Lester Bowie finished work on his final album, "When The Spirit Returns." On it, he uses the modern grooves of Notorious B.I.G. and TLC, the soulful pop of Whitney Houston and Vanessa Williams, and universal anthems like Bob Marley's "One Love" as starting points for his thrilling jazz adventures. The closing tune, Bowie's ethereal classic "When The Spirit Returns," comforts us with the idea that the music and spirit of this legendary jazz man will be with us for many years to come.

Trumpets: Lester Bowie, Ravi Best, Gerald Brazel, Joseph "Mac" Gollehon Tuba: Bob Stewart French Horn: Vincent Chancey Trombones: Luis Bonilla, Joshua Roseman, Gary Valente Drums: Vinnie Johnson Percussion: Victor See Yuen

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When the Spirit Returns
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • All The Magic
 When the Spirit Returns
Lester Bowie Brass Fantasy
Manufacturer: Dreyfus
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000CD5HE
Release Date: 2003-10-07

Tracks:

  1. Player Hater (Notorious BIG)
  2. Waterfall (TLC)
  3. Count On Me (Whitney Houston/Ce Ce Winans)
  4. Solitude (La India)
  5. Biggies Ride (Notorious Thugs) (Notorious BIG)
  6. One Love (Bob Marley)
  7. Unchained Melody
  8. Naakkurat Na
  9. Save The Best For Last (Vanessa Williams)
  10. When The Spirit Returns (Bowie)

Album Description

Shortly before his death in 1999, Lester Bowie finished work on his final album, "When The Spirit Returns." On it, he uses the modern grooves of Notorious B.I.G. and TLC, the soulful pop of Whitney Houston and Vanessa Williams, and universal anthems like Bob Marley's "One Love" as starting points for his thrilling jazz adventures. The closing tune, Bowie's ethereal classic "When The Spirit Returns," comforts us with the idea that the music and spirit of this legendary jazz man will be with us for many years to come.

Trumpets: Lester Bowie, Ravi Best, Gerald Brazel, Joseph "Mac" Gollehon Tuba: Bob Stewart French Horn: Vincent Chancey Trombones: Luis Bonilla, Joshua Roseman, Gary Valente Drums: Vinnie Johnson Percussion: Victor See Yuen

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars All The Magic.......2003-11-06

Lester Bowie will be sorely missed. In a world where smooth junk jazz rules the airwaves and young guns can't get out of the shadows of the past masters, here was a guy that put adventure into his music. Bowie was not afraid to take a popular song and bend it into a improvisors wonderland. Using tracks from Rapper Notorious B.I.G., Raggae master Bob Marley, Popsters TLC and Vanessa Williams - Lester continues the magic on "When The Spirit Returns." His swirling trumpet soaring above the rapid firing Brass Fantasy is spectacular. As always, the humor and improvisations are all present. This CD leaves you happy, sad and fulfilled with a lasting thought that one of the finest musical masters has pasted on. I am thankful that his recorded work will be around to show the future generation how much fun Jazz could truly be. Enjoy!
When the Spirit Returns
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    		When the Spirit Returns
    Lester Bowie Brass Fantasy
    Manufacturer: Bird
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00004U1E6

    Tracks:

    1. Player Hater
    2. Waterfall
    3. Count on Me
    4. Solitude
    5. Biggie's Ride ("Notorious Thugs")
    6. One Love
    7. Unchained Melody
    8. Naakkurat Na
    9. Save the Best for Last
    10. When the Spirit Returns

    Album Details

    Unhampered by Rules, Jazz Warrior Lester Bowie Took Risks and Played with the Unpredictable, Reconnecting Jazz with Popular Music.
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      Release Date: 1996-05-21

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      3. When Softly Sighs The Golden Corn
      4. The Spirit Of My Love Returns To Me
      5. Rani, Beloved One
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      Brass Fantasy-When the Spirit Returns
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        		Brass Fantasy-When the Spirit Returns
        Lester Bowie
        Manufacturer: Koch Entertainment D
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B0002B9M3I
        Release Date: 2003-10-07

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