Sun Ra - Keyboards / Piano – (tracks: 5 to 9)
John Gilmore Tenor Saxophone – (tracks: 5 to 9)
Marshall Allen Also Saxophone /Flute – (tracks: 5 to 9)
Danny Davis Alto Saxophone – (tracks: 5 to 7)
Ronnie Boykins Bass – (tracks: 5 to 8)
Thomas Hunter Drums – (tracks: 5 to 8)
Calvin Newborn Electric Guitar – (tracks: 5 to 7)
Al Evans Flugelhorn – (tracks: 5 to 7)
Track 1 - Studio/Rehearsal recording 1967/68.
Tracks 2 & 3 - Live recordings Temple University, Philadelphia September 20th 1974.
Track 4 - Studio/Rehearsal recording 1968.
Tracks 5 to 8 - Rehearsal recordings Choreographer's Workshop, NYC 1962.
Track 9 -
Sun Ra - Keyboards,
Marshall Allen - Alto Saxophone, Flute, Piccolo Flute,
Danny Davis - Alto Saxophone, Clarinet
John Gilmore - Tenor Saxophone
Ronnie Boykins - Bass
Eloe Omoe - Bass Clarinet
Danny Ray Thompson - Bass Saxophone
Akh Tal Ebah, Kwame Hadi - Trumpet
Tommy Hunter, Harry Richards, Lex Humphries, Robert Underwood, - Drums
James Jacson - Oboe
Vocals – June Tyson
Alzo Wright, Atakatune, Odun- Percussion
Special Thanks to Sun Ra, John Gilmore, June Tyson, Charles Davis, Marshall Allen, Pat Patrick, Michael Ray, Danny Ray Thompson, Knoel Scott, Elson Nascimento and The Sun Ra Alter Destiny 21st Century Epic Myth Science Cosmic Dream Arkestra band members.
Thomas Jenkins Jr (Managing Director, Sun Ra LLC), Michael D. Anderson (Sun Ra Music Archives), Irwin Chusid (administrator, Sun Ra LLC), Quinton Scott at Strut, John Corbett, Paul Griffiths, Chris Trent, Hartmut Geerken, Val Wilmer, Francis Gooding, Edwin Pouncey, Jill Tipping, John Sinclair, Leni Sinclair, Rick Steiger, Carey Hamblett, Chris Cutler, Dave Pelts at RER Megacorp.
The cosmic jazz master would have celebrated his 100th earth year in 2014 but his catalogue of over 150 albums, his unique
philosophy and his legendary live performances live on for a new generation. The Arkestra lives on, under the direction of Marshall Allen....more
supported by 11 fans who also own “Cosmo Earth Fantasy - Sub-Underground Vol 1&2”
I wasn’t sure whether to spring for this, as I have a bootleg CDR. (As well as vinyl). But I couldn’t miss a chance to upgrade fidelity. Anyway, I agree with Philip that this is a decent first choice for a Ra record—you can’t go wrong. There’s a little bit of blues, free , swing, and pure Ra all mixed in. It also showcases june Tyson on “black man” track. She was an overlooked Jazz vocalist, who played so well off of Ra. Gratefulshrink
supported by 11 fans who also own “Cosmo Earth Fantasy - Sub-Underground Vol 1&2”
Sun Ra legendary myth science trio producing sounds straight out of the 2010's and beyond - if you don't believe me check out the Chicago space jazz scene, Rob Mazurek et al. and compare to the first track Nicholas G Morlet
Strong debut album as a leader/composer/saxophonist. Smith leads 21 musicians through jazz styles from edgy to calming. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 18, 2015