Reese and the Smooth Ones is a 1969 album by the Art Ensemble of Chicago recorded in Paris for the French BYG Actuel label. It features performances by Lester Bowie, Joseph Jarman, Roscoe Mitchell and Malachi Favors Maghostut. Reception The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars noting that "The episodic music continually holds one's interest, and overall, it makes a unified (if unpredictable) statement". Track listing "Reese Part 1 / The Smooth Ones Part 1" - 20:02 "Reese Part 2 / The Smooth Ones Part 2" - 20:57 "Reese" composed by Roscoe Mitchell "The Smooth Ones" composed by Lester Bowie Recorded August 12, 1969 in Paris Personnel Lester Bowie: trumpet, percussion instruments Malachi Favors Maghostut: bass, percussion instruments, vocals Joseph Jarman: saxophones, clarinets, percussion instruments Roscoe Mitchell: saxophones, clarinets, flute, percussion instruments References 1969 albums BYG Actuel albums Art Ensemble of Chicago albums