Lester Bowie’s Brass Fantasy formed in the mid-’80s. It became a vehicle for Bowie to exhibit jazz’s connection with pop music – a step away from his more experimental past. Their nonet – a party of nine musicians – also covered more traditional jazz songs and standards.
Members and guest players of Brass Fantasy
Lester Bowie, trumpet
Vincent Chancey, french horn
Stanton Davis, Jr. flugelhorn, trumpet
Craig Harris, trombone
Bruce Purse, trumpet
Bob Stewart, tuba
Malachi Thompson, trumpet
Steve Turre, trombone
Phillip Wilson, drums
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