AllMusic Review by Sean Westergaard [-]
Sun Ra's only release for the Savoy label is a gem. Recorded in October of 1961, this is probably the first recording the Arkestra made after arriving in New York. As such, you're dealing with a smallish Arkestra (seven main instrumentalists, joined by vocalist Ricky Murray on "China Gate") that's still playing the boppish, highly arranged music characteristic of the Chicago years (1954-1961). Ra sticks to acoustic piano for the entire session, but various percussion instruments are dispersed throughout the band, giving a slightly exotic flavor to some of the tunes. John Gilmore plays bass clarinet on a couple tunes (as well as some great tenor solos), and Marshall Allen's flute playing is excellent, as always. This album was produced by Tom Wilson, who also produced the first Sun Ra LP, Jazz by Sun Ra (1956) for the Transition label, later reissued by Delmark as Sun Song (Wilson later went on to sign the Mothers of Invention to Verve and "electrified" Bob Dylan). With the exception of "The Beginning," all the tunes are very accessible. This is one to play for the mistaken folks who think the Arkestra did nothing but make noise. Excellent. [The 2003 mastering job sounds great.]
The Futuristic Sounds of Sun Ra is an album by the American jazz musician Sun Ra and his Arkestra, recorded October 10, 1961 for the Savoy label.
The album was produced by Tom Wilson, who would later become famous for producing albums by the Velvet Underground, Frank Zappa and Bob Dylan.
History
The first record to be recorded by a pared-down Arkestra after Sun Ra and the core of his group left Chicago and relocated to New York City. According to Sun Ra's biographer John Szwed:[4]
Track listing
All songs were written by Sun Ra except 'China Gate'.
Side A:
- Bassism - (4.07)
- Of Sounds and Something Else - (2.54)
- What's That? - (2.15)
- Where is Tomorrow? - (2.50)
- The Beginning - (6.29)
- China Gates (Victor Young) - (3.25)
Side B:
- New Day - (5.51)
- Tapestry From An Asteroid - (3.02)
- Jet Flight - (3.15)
- Looking Outward - (2.49)
- Space Jazz Reverie - (4.54)
Personnel
- Sun Ra - Piano
- Bernard McKinney - Trombone, Euphonium
- Marshall Allen - Alto Sax, Flute, 'Morrow' (a Japanese Shakuhachi with a Bb clarinet mouthpiece [4])
- John Gilmore - Tenor Sax, Bass Clarinet
- Pat Patrick - Bass Saxophone
- Ronnie Boykins - Bass
- Willie Jones - Drums
- Leah Ananda - Conga
- Ricky Murray - Vocals on 'China Gate'
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