Sun Ra - Jazz In Silhouette (Remastered) '2022

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Album name	Jazz In Silhouette (Remastered)
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Date	2022
Genre	Jazz
Play time	44:30
Format / Bitrate	Stereo 2429 Kbps / 96 kHz MP3 320 Kbps
Media	WEB
Size	901 MB
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       Throughout their mid-to-late-'50s stay in Chicago, Sun Ra (piano) and his
Arkestra established themselves as formidable purveyors of a new strain or
sub-genre of jazz. Having evolved from elaborate reworkings of familiar
standards, Jazz in Silhouette (1959) presents a collection of originals,
building upon Ra's abilities as a consummate multi-tasker â€” writing,
arranging, scoring parts for his band, in addition to performing. He stretches
the boundaries of the music to suit the Arkestra, simultaneously progressing his
distinct sound. Seminal readings of the quick and complex "Saturn" and "Velvet"
are offered with unmatchable dexterity and precision. The latter title comes off
like a confused version of "Jeepers Creepers" as Hobart Dotson (trumpet)
prominently displays his unquestionable tonality. "Ancient Aiethopia" is one of
the more involved works, both in terms of length â€” running over nine
minutes â€” and the Arkestra's capacity for Ra's compositions. "Blues at
Midnight" is another expansive (nearly 12 minutes) outing that, by contrast, is
for the soloists rather than full ensemble. John Gilmore (tenor sax), Ronnie
Boykins (bass), Pat Patrick (baritone sax), and Marshall Allen (alto sax) all
shine behind William Cochran's (drums) solid contributions. Equally significant
is the running dialogue Ra maintains during other musicians' leads, directing
the ebb and flow with an uncanny fusion of melody and rhythm. Undoubtedly, this
is a factor in the freshness the material retains. It is also a prime example of
Ra and company in a transitional phase, prior to their full-fledged explorations
into the avant-garde. ~ Lindsay Planer

1.01 - Sun Ra - Enlightenment (Remastered) (5:04)
1.02 - Sun Ra - Saturn (Remastered) (3:39)
1.03 - Sun Ra - Velvet (Remastered) (3:21)
1.04 - Sun Ra - Ancient Aiethopia (Remastered) (9:06)
1.05 - Sun Ra - Hours After (Remastered) (3:44)
1.06 - Sun Ra - Horoscope (Remastered) (3:46)
1.07 - Sun Ra - Images (Remastered) (3:51)
1.08 - Sun Ra - Blues At Midnight (Remastered) (11:59)

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