Universe in Blue

by Sun Ra, Sun Ra and His Blue Universe Arkestra

Overview

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

Product Details

Release Date:	10/07/2022
Label:	COSMIC MYTH RECORDS
UPC:	0881626614624

Tracks

1. Universe in Blue, Pt. 1
2. Universe in Blue, Pt. 2
3. Blackman
4. In a Blue Mood
5. Another Shade of Blue

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Sun Ra   Primary Artist
Sun Ra and His Blue Universe Arkestra   Primary Artist
The Sun Ra Arkestra   Primary Artist
Sun Ra & His Arkestra   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Sun Ra   Composer