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I Only Have Eyes for You
Studio album by Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy
Released	1985
Recorded	February 1985
Genre	Jazz
Length	53:09
Label	ECM 1296
Producer	Manfred Eicher
Lester Bowie chronology
All the Magic (1982) I Only Have Eyes for You (1985) Duet (1985)

I Only Have Eyes for You is an album by Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy recorded in February 1985 and released on ECM the following year—Bowie's third release for the label, and the Brass Fantasy's debut. The ensemble features Vincent Chancey, Craig Harris, Steve Turre, Malachi Thompson, Stanton Davis, Bob Stewart, Bruce Purse, and Phillip Wilson.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars, stating, "The music is both whimsical and explorative, making for a colorful set."

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings

Track listing

All compositions by Lester Bowie except as indicated

1. "I Only Have Eyes for You" (Al Dubin, Harry Warren) - 10:32
2. "Think" (Bruce Purse) - 1:31
3. "Lament" (Thompson) - 13:55
4. "Coming Back, Jamaica" - 5:17
5. "Nonet" (Stewart) - 14:32
6. "When the Spirit Returns" - 7:44

Personnel

Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy

• Lester Bowie – trumpet
• Vincent Chancey – French horn
• Craig Harris – trombone
• Steve Turre – trombone
• Malachi Thompson – trumpet
• Stanton Davis – trumpet, flugelhorn
• Bob Stewart – tuba
• Bruce Purse – trumpet
• Phillip Wilson – drums

References

1. ^ Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed August 12, 2011
2. Cook, Richard; Brian Morton (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings. The Penguin Guide to Jazz (9th ed.). London: Penguin. p. 152. ISBN 978-0-14-103401-0.

• 1985 albums
• ECM Records albums
• Lester Bowie albums
• Albums produced by Manfred Eicher