On August 26, 2003, “ECM” label released “Tribute to Lester”, the 42nd Art Ensemble of Chicago album. It was recorded in September 2001, in Chicago, and was produced by Manfred Eicher. The album was dedicated to the band’s founding member Lester Bowie.
Personnel:
- Malachi Favors Maghostut: bass, percussion instruments
- Roscoe Mitchell: saxophones, clarinets, flute, percussion instruments
- Don Moye: drums, percussion
Track listing:
- Sangaredi – Don Moye
- Suite for Lester – Roscoe Mitchell
- Zero/Alternate Line – Lester Bowie, Roscoe Mitchell
- Tutankhamun – Malachi Favors Maghostut
- As Clear as the Sun – Malachi Favors Maghostut, Roscoe Mitchell, Don Moye
- He Speaks to Me Often in Dreams – Malachi Favors Maghostut, Roscoe Mitchell, Don Moye