''Zebra'' is an album by

Jack DeJohnette Jack DeJohnette (born August 9, 1942) is an American jazz drummer, pianist, and composer. Known for his extensive work as leader and sideman for musicians including Charles Lloyd, Freddie Hubbard, Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans, John Abercrombie, ...

featuring

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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. Biography Born in t ...

recorded in 1985 for the video program titled " Tadayuki Naito/Zebra" and released on the MCA label in 1989. The

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review by

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states, "The performances are moody and has its colorful moments... Superior background music, recommended mostly to Jack DeJohnette completists". ''

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'' wrote that it was "Not really a jazz album at all, but well worth having for some striking atmospheric music."

Track listing

*Recorded at Grog Kill Studio, Woodstock, NY on May 8–10, 1985

Personnel

* Jack DeJohnette –

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–

(tracks 1, 3 & 5)

References

Jack DeJohnette albums Lester Bowie albums 1989 soundtrack albums Film soundtracks MCA Records soundtracks {{1980s-jazz-album-stub