musicians

Musicians

<< back to list

name

spacer

Lester Bowie, Trumpet/Cornet

dates

spacer

b. October 11, 1941; d. November 8, 1999

birth place

spacer

Maryland

description

spacer

Developed a wholly original, avant-garde approach to trumpet playing that recalled earlier styles with its liberal use of smears and half-valve effects. Bowies most noted band stint was with the cooperative Art Ensemble of Chicago, with whom he performed for over 30 years.

hot disc

spacer

Works

more info

spacer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lester_Bowie

home overview lesson plans jazz resources what's new jazz in america