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.
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Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated, "The music is both whimsical and explorative, making for a colorful set."
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