Your favorite jazz and poetry alien lives on in this amazing double cd tribute. Sun-Ra, the self proclaimed man from Saturn has inspired over thirty artists to gather in one incredible collection of his lifetime acheivement as an artist. With musicians such as the avant garde San Francisco group, The Residents, The Call and Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore, the music becomes more than just mere reflections of his original masterpieces, they become an experience.
Also, known for his birth-given name, Herman "Sonny" Blount, he spent his lifetime leading his band Arkestra in life and song. They've all resided in a house in Philadelphia, from which now only remains a few members. After the death of Ra in 1993, and more recently band leader John Gilmore the world thought Arkestra and the glorious sound of Sun-Ra's powerful chants gone forever. But the folks at Rastacan Records in California could not let this be.
With one mission in mind - to help the surviving members of Arkestra, this compilation came together. The overwhelming response to the pre-release printing was amazing. So much so, the entire stock has been sold out!
Sun-Ra's music and poetry has influenced many jazz and rock artists through his lifetime and ours. Not only has Ra left his mark in our souls with his out-of-this-world sensibilities, but he has left a legacy of music that many love - and many more will grow into.
For further information, contact Rastascan Records at PO Box 3073, San Leandro, CA 94578-3073
