Lester Bowie

Lester Bowie (October 11, 1941 – November 8, 1999) was an American jazz trumpet player and composer. He was a member of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians and co-founded the Art Ensemble of Chicago.

Lester Bowie
Bowie performing in the mid-1990s
Background information
Born(1941-10-11)October 11, 1941
Frederick, Maryland, U.S.
OriginChicago, Illinois
DiedNovember 8, 1999(1999-11-08) (aged 58)
Brooklyn, New York
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • composer
Instrument(s)
  • Trumpet
  • flugelhorn
  • percussion
Years active1965–1999
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