Rope-A-Dope is an album trumpeter Lester Bowie recorded for the Muse label and released in 1976. It features performances by Bowie, Joseph Bowie, Malachi Favors Maghostut, Don Moye, Charles Bobo Shaw and Raymund Cheng.

Rope-A-Dope
Studio album by Lester Bowie
Released	1976 (1976)
Recorded	June 17, 1975
Studio	Blue Rock Studios New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	35:15
Label	Muse
Producer	Michael Cuscuna
Lester Bowie chronology
Fast Last! (1974) Rope-A-Dope (1976) African Children (1978)

Reception

In his review for Allmusic, Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars, stating: "Throughout, the highly expressive Lester Bowie is heard in prime form".[1]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[2]

Track listing

• All compositions by Lester Bowie except where indicated
• Recorded at Blue Rock Studios, New York City, 17 June 1975

1. "Tender Openings" 9:29
2. "St. Louis Blues (Chicago Style)" 9:36 (Handy)
3. "Mirage" 6:40
4. "Rope-a-Dope" 9:30

Personnel

• Lester Bowie: trumpet
• Joseph Bowie: trombone (tracks 2 & 4), percussion (track 1)
• Malachi Favors Maghostut: bass
• Don Moye: drums (tracks 1, 2, & 3), congas (track 4)
• Charles Bobo Shaw: drums (tracks 1, 2 & 4)
• Raymund Cheng: violin (track 1)

References