Sun Ra - Jazz In Silhouette / Sound Sun Pleasure!! '1959 [2011]

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Album name	Jazz In Silhouette / Sound Sun Pleasure!!
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Date	1959 [2011]
Genre	Jazz
Play time	01:14:27
Format / Bitrate	Stereo 1420 Kbps / 44.1 kHz MP3 320 Kbps
Media	CD
Size	431 mb (+3\%rec.)
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This compilation concentrates on late 1958, during which time Sun Ra and his
various Arkestras were taking up residency at El Saturn Studios in Chicago. As
the title indicates, Jazz in Silhouette and Sound Sun Pleasure!! make up the
bulk of this release, while rounding out the package are two cuts considered to
have been recorded around the same time frame. According to the documentation,
Ra on keyboards is supported throughout by Hobart Dotson (trumpet), Marshall
Allen (alto sax/flute), James Spaulding (alto sax/flute), John Gilmore (tenor
sax), Pat Patrick (baritone sax/flute), Charles Davis (baritone sax), Ronnie
Boykins (bass), William Bugs Cochran (drums/percussion), and/or Robert Barry
(drums). This phase in Ras musical development reveals that the Arkestra, while
still working out singular remakes from the Great American Songbook, were
increasing the number of Ra originals in their repertoire. Ras unrelenting
innovation is exemplified by his skills as a writer, arranger, player, and
bandleader. The very early reading of the venerable Ra classic Saturn is
essential listening, while the dense and multifaceted Velvet offers Hobart
Dotson (trumpet) an opportunity to unleash his talents. Ras fascination with
music from his ancestors comes to fruition on the extensive Ancient Aiethopia.
To a similar extent, the dozen-plus-minute Blues at Midnight allows the combos
soloists a chance to stand out, particularly John Gilmore, Ronnie Boykins, Pat
Patrick (on baritone sax), and Marshall Allen (on alto sax), all of whom
interact with Ras fundamental melodic and rhythmic banter. Parties familiar with
Evidence Musics stellar reissue of Sound Sun Pleasure!! will note that none of
the bonus tracks can be found here. Once again, the time frame is 1958 in the
Windy City. Joining the band on a couple of these tunes is Hatty Randolph. Her
contributions to Round Midnight and Back in Your Own Backyard raise the question
as to why Ra so rarely worked with vocalists again prior to June Tysons 1970s
and 80s stint. The best of the lot, however, is the empathy she brings to You
Never Told Me That You Care -- co-written by Ra and Hobart Dotson. The catchy
instrumental Great Balls of Fire bears no apparent relationship to the Jerry Lee
Lewis song of the same name. The song was initially pressed by Saturn Records on
a 45-rpm disc b/w the Jazz in Silhouette selection Hours After. Interestingly,
the label credit read Le Sun Ra and His Arkestra. Although it may be last on the
CD, Planet Earth would prove to be an important touchstone for Ra and it would
outlive him, becoming a key component in the Arkestras post-Ra performances.


Tracks:

Jazz in Silhouette
01. Enlightenment (5:04)
02. Saturn (3:39)
03. Velvet (3:21)
04. Ancient Aiethopia (9:06)
05. Hours After (3:44)
06. Horoscope (3:46)
07. Images (3:51)
08. Blues at Midnight (11:59)
Sound Sun Pleasure!!
09. Round Midnight (3:53)
10. You Never Told Me That You Care (5:36)
11. Hour of Parting (4:51)
12. Back in Your Own Backyard (2:05)
13. I Could Have Danced All Night (3:11)
Bonus Tracks
14. Great Balls of Fire (5:29)
15. Planet Earth (4:52) 

Personnel:

Sun Ra - piano
Hobart Dotson - trumpet
Marshall Alien, James Spaulding - alto saxophone, flute
John Gilmore - tenor saxophone
Pat Patrick - baritone saxophone, flute
Charles Davis - baritone saxophone
Ronnie Boykins - bass
William Bugs Cochran, Robert Barry - drums
#1-13 recorded in Chicago, IL on March 6, 1959.
#14 recorded in Chicago, IL in September 1958.
#15 recorded in Chicago, IL on late 1957 or early 1958.

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