The 5th Power is a live álbum by Lester Bowie recorded for the Italian BlackSaint label and released in 1978. It was recorded during a concert tour of Europe by Bowie's group "From the Roots to the Source" and features performances by Bowie,Arthur Blythe,Amina Claudine Myers,Malachi Favors and PillipWilson.
Creative jazz and a progressive gospel segment. Bowie at his eclectic best. Essential
Tracks
1. Sardegna Amore (New is Full of Lonely People) (Lester Bowie)
2. 3 IN 1 (Three in One) (Lester Bowie)
3. BBB (Duet) (Arthur Blythe/Amina Myers)
4. God Has Smiled on Me (Traditional Gospel) (Amina Myers)
5. The 5th Power (Finale) (Lester Bowie)
LESTER BOWIE trumpet
ARTHUR BLYTHE alto saxophone
AMINA CLAUDINE MYERS piano & vocal
MALACHI FAVORS bass
PHILLIP WILSON drums
Recorded in April 1978 at GRS Studios, Milano
Black Saint - BSR 0020 Italy