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 stated, "The music is both whimsical and explorative, making for a colorful set."Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed August 12, 2011
Track listing All compositions by Lester Bowie except as indicated "I Only Have Eyes for You" (Al Dubin, Harry Warren) - 10:32 "Think" (Bruce Purse) - 1:31 "Lament" (Thompson) - 13:55 "Coming Back, Jamaica" - 5:17 "Nonet" (Stewart) - 14:32 "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
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