Late Posted February 16, 2016 Report Posted February 16, 2016 Gilles Peterson was given the opportunity to work with Sun Ra's catalog, and this 2-disc anthology does not disappoint. It has to be the best sounding Ra comp I've ever heard. The music selection ranges from 1957-1980, and though Ra fans will have a lot of this music already, there are four previously unreleased (live) tracks, which is a nice touch. A search here didn't yield any prior thread on this comp, but there might be one. Anyone else purchased this set? I didn't think I'd like this Ra compilation as much as I do, so I thought I'd share the recommendation here. A big . Tracklist here. (Scroll down.) Quote
sidewinder Posted February 16, 2016 Report Posted February 16, 2016 Stunningly good compilation - as mentioned in the 'Listening' thread I've been spinning this one pretty well non-stop. It works really well as a mix compilation and I agree that the sound is first rate (noticeably better than the Evidence issues of some of this material). I guess that can be credited to Art Yard's involvement. Nice booklet too, with a good Robert Campbell essay and some fine, rare photos by Val Wilmer. Talking of Art Yard, - they have just reprinted that rare Hartmut Geerken 'Omniverse' tome; very tempted to put in an order for that one. Quote
king ubu Posted February 17, 2016 Report Posted February 17, 2016 Thanks for the reminder ... just did so! (via Wire, it's already sold out, no clue if that reflects fast sales in general or not) Also want the two disc set, read about it last year but somehow it went under. Quote
JohnS Posted February 17, 2016 Report Posted February 17, 2016 Somehow missed this one. Just ordered. Thanks for the posting.. DIdn't know about the Marshall Allen compilation either. Another for the wants list. Quote
sidewinder Posted February 17, 2016 Report Posted February 17, 2016 The Marshall Allen comp. is also on my list too. As are several of the Art Yard issues (especially 'Sleeping Beauty' - how did I sleep on that one?) Quote
Late Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Posted February 17, 2016 1 hour ago, sidewinder said: ... As are several of the Art Yard issues ... You might want to consider Art Yard In A Box. Seven discs at a fair price. Plus this! Quote
sidewinder Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) I'd forgotten about the Art Yard Box. A good option, as I only have the 'Jupiter' album and that is on LP. Thanks for the reminder ! Edited February 18, 2016 by sidewinder Quote
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