The 5th Power is a live album by Lester Bowie recorded for the Italian Black Saint label and released in 1978. It was recorded during a concert tour of Europe by Bowie's group "From the Roots to the Source" and features performances by Bowie, Arthur Blythe, Amina Claudine Myers, Malachi Favors and Phillip Wilson.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos stated, "Creative jazz and a progressive gospel segment. Bowie at his eclectic best. Essential".[1]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [2] |
Track listing
All tracks are written by Lester Bowie except as indicated
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sardegna Amore (New Is Full of Lonely People)" | 6:20 | |
| 2. | "3 in 1 (Three in One)" | 9:32 | |
| 3. | "BBB [Duet]" | Arthur Blythe, Amina Claudine Myers | 5:52 |
| 4. | "God Has Smiled on Me" | Traditional; arranged by Bowie, Myers | 18:02 |
| 5. | "The 5th Power (Finale)" | 4:58 |
Personnel
- Lester Bowie - trumpet
- Arthur Blythe - alto saxophone
- Amina Claudine Myers - piano, vocals
- Malachi Favors - bass
- Phillip Wilson - drums
References
- ^ a b Nastos, M. AllMusic Review accessed June 28, 2011
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 28. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
- ^ Cook, Richard; Brian Morton (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings. The Penguin Guide to Jazz (9th ed.). London: Penguin. p. 152. ISBN 978-0-14-103401-0.
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