Sun Ra Arkestra Live at Pit-Inn Tokyo, Japan, 8, 8, 1988 LP

Sun Ra Arkestra

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SFDLP503

UPC:

4988044099562

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Description

First Time on Vinyl Since 1988!
Remastered from the Original Master Tape!

In the 1980s, Sun Ra Arkestra actively engaged in a global tour. After concluding their tours of the United States and Europe that began in the spring of 1988, they made their first visit to Japan on July 30. At this time, Sun Ra was 74 years old. After completing five performances across Japan, the tour's final show took place on August 8th at Shinjuku Pit Inn. During this Japanese performance, Sun Ra Arkestra delivered a remarkable performance, showcasing big band jazz, including standard tunes. The concert was characterized by intricate arrangements, individual virtuosity of each player, and a telepathic unity within the band. The performance was truly memorable, reminiscent of their peak era, as it demonstrated the mysterious space music through the sound vibrations of Sun Ra, the "mythical scientist of sound."

Features

First Time on Vinyl Since 1988
Remastered from the Original Master Tape
Vinyl LP

Musicians

Sun Ra	piano, synthesizer, vocals
Michael Ray	trumpet, vocals
Ahmed Abdullah	trumpet
Tyrone Hill	trombone
Marshall Allen	alto sax, flute, percussion
John Gilmore	tenor sax, clarinet, timbales, vocals
Danny Ray Thompson	baritone sax, percussion
Eloe Omoe [Leroy Taylor]	alto sax, bass clarinet, contra-alto clarinet, percussion
June Tyson	violin, vocals
Bruce Edwards	electric guitar
Rollo Radford	electric bass
Samarai Celestial [Eric Walker]	drums
Earl "Buster" Smith	drums
Judith Holten	dance