On January 1, 1984, “ECM” label released “The Third Decade”, the 30^th Art Ensemble of Chicago album. It was recorded in June 1984, at “Tonstudio Bauer” in Ludwigsburg, Germany, and was produced by Manfred Eicher.

Personnel:

• Lester Bowie – trumpet, fluegelhorn
• Malachi Favors Maghostut – bass, percussion instruments
• Joseph Jarman – saxophones, clarinets, percussion instruments, synthesizer
• Roscoe Mitchell – saxophones, clarinets, flute, percussion  instruments, cover art
• Don Moye – drums, percussion
• Martin Wieland – recording
• Barbara Wojirsch – design

Track listing:

1. Prayer for Jimbo Kwesi – Joseph Jarman
2. Funky Aeco – Lester Bowie, Malachi Favors Maghostut, Joseph Jarman, Roscoe Mitchell, Don Moye
3. Walking in the Moonlight – Roscoe Mitchell
4. The Bell Piece – Roscoe Mitchell
5. Zero – Lester Bowie
6. Third Decade – Lester Bowie, Malachi Favors Maghostut, Joseph Jarman, Roscoe Mitchell, Don Moye