Arkestra
Universe In Blue
LabelSaturnGenreJazz & Improvisation
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180 gram exact 1972 repro reissue. Featuring John Gilmore (tenor sax) and June Tyson (vocal). Tracks: "Universe In Blue Part I," "Universe In Blue Part II," "Blackman," "In A Blue Mood" and "Another Shade Of Blue."
The Universe in Blue is a fantastic set. The title cut is just a slow blues soloing showcase with Sun Ra's "intergalactic space organ," trumpet (not sure who), John Gilmore's tenor sax, and back to Ra. June Tyson takes center stage for &"Blackman", giving a particularly impassioned performance. &"In a Blue Mood" (just Ra and Luqman Ali on drums) and &"Another Shade of Blue" are just back-to-the-basics blues form for more soloing. Ra sticks to organ for the entire date, and it's just wonderful to hear what the Arkestra does with such a "simple" form. This is a fairly rare, fairly inside date, and fans of Ra and Gilmore's playing will be especially pleased.
The Universe in Blue is a fantastic set. The title cut is just a slow blues soloing showcase with Sun Ra's "intergalactic space organ," trumpet (not sure who), John Gilmore's tenor sax, and back to Ra. June Tyson takes center stage for &"Blackman", giving a particularly impassioned performance. &"In a Blue Mood" (just Ra and Luqman Ali on drums) and &"Another Shade of Blue" are just back-to-the-basics blues form for more soloing. Ra sticks to organ for the entire date, and it's just wonderful to hear what the Arkestra does with such a "simple" form. This is a fairly rare, fairly inside date, and fans of Ra and Gilmore's playing will be especially pleased.
Sean Westergaard, Rovi
Details
Cat. number: ESR 200
Year: 2012
Format
Replica of the original LP, probably from around 2010. On HQ 180 gram vinyl.
Tracklist
| A1 | Universe In Blue Part I | 4:30 | |
| A2 | Universe In Blue Part II | 10:00 | |
| B1 | Blackman | ||
| B2 | In A Blue Mood | ||
| B3 | Another Shade Of Blue |
Credits
- Danny Davis
- Alto Saxophone, Clarinet
- Marshall Allen
- Alto Saxophone, Oboe, Piccolo Flute, Flute
- Pat Patrick
- Baritone Saxophone
- Danny Thompson
- Baritone Saxophone, Flute
- Eloe Omoe
- Bass Clarinet, Piccolo Flute
- Alzo Wright
- Cello
- Sun Ra
- Composed By, Arranged By, Organ
- Baron Wolman
- Cover, Photography By
- Lex Humphries
- Percussion
- John Gilmore
- Tenor Saxophone
- Akh Tal Ebah
- Trumpet
- Kwame Hadi
- Trumpet
- June Tyson
- Vocals
