Numbers 1 &amp; 2Numbers 1 &amp; 2 Numbers 1 & 2 Numbers 1 & 2 is a 1967 album by Lester Bowie featuring a line-up which later became the Art Ensemble of Chicago. It was released on the Nessa label and features performances by Bowie, Roscoe Mitchell, Malachi Favors, and Joseph Jarman. Reception. The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars, stating, "The pretty spontaneous music often wanders and rambles a bit, reaching some surprising conclusions and showing expert use of space; very advanced for 1967". Track listing. Side one Side two Numbers 1 & 2 Numbers 1 & 2 is a 1967 album by Lester Bowie