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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 |
|---|---|
| Ahmed Abdullah | trumpet |
| Tyrone Hill | trombone |
| Marshall Allen | alto sax, flute, percussion |
| 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 |
Selections
- Introduction - Cosmo Approach Prelude
- Angel Race - I'll Wait for You
- Can You Take It?
- If You Came from Nowhere Here
- Astro Black
- Prelude to a Kiss
- Why Was I Born?
- Interstellar Low Ways
