The Sun Ra Arkestra looks both forwards and backwards in time on this obscure small label LP. Ten years earlier, one could not have imagined Ra and his men romping through "On the Sunny Side of the Street" or reinventing "Flamingo." However, those versions certainly sound quite original, and there is no mistaking the band for any other orchestra on "Space Fling," "Manhattan Cocktail" and the trademark "Space Is the Place." The music on this album features a version of the Arkestra consisting of six reeds (including John Gilmore and Marshall Allen), three trumpets (including Michael Ray and Eddie Gale), two trombones (with a young Robin Eubanks), the French horn of Vincent Chancey, guitarist Dale Williams, three bassists, four percussionists, singer June Tyson and the leader's keyboards. A stimulating set.
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The Other Side of the Sun
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AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Track Listing
Sample | Title/Composer | Performer | Time | Stream | |||
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1 | Sun Ra | 07:37 | SpotifyAmazon | ||||
2 | Sun Ra | 04:43 | SpotifyAmazon | ||||
3 | Sun Ra | 09:48 | SpotifyAmazon | ||||
4 | Sun Ra | 09:34 | SpotifyAmazon | ||||
5 | Sun Ra | 09:54 | Amazon |