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Haverford College, Jan. 25, 1980 [ Vinyl / 12" Album ]

Haverford College, Jan. 25, 1980

SKU: V107871 Barcode: 0090771418517
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Format: Vinyl / 12" Album

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  • Released Date: 13 Oct 2023

  • Genre: Jazz

Our Take

Sun Ra and his Arkestra delivered a mind-bending, out-of-this-world performance at Haverford College on January 25, 1980. The legendary jazz visionary and his cosmic ensemble took the audience on a journey through the cosmos with their unique blend of avant-garde experimentation and freeform improvisation. From the moment Sun Ra took to the stage in his shimmering space robes, complete with glittering afro-futuristic headgear, it was clear that this was going to be no ordinary gig. The Arkestra, a collective of talented musicians dressed in an eclectic array of costumes, added to the otherworldly atmosphere. The setlist was a whirlwind of sonic exploration, with each track seamlessly blending into the next like a series of interconnected constellations. Sun Ra's keyboard wizardry was on full display, with notes cascading like shooting stars across the night sky. The brass section added a celestial touch, their horns blaring like cosmic trumpets heralding the arrival of a new dawn. The audience was swept up in the spellbinding performance, their minds expanding with each cosmic groove. By the time the final notes faded into the ether, it was clear that Sun Ra and his Arkestra had taken us to places we had never dreamed possible. In conclusion, Sun Ra's performance at Haverford College on January 25, 1980 was nothing short of a transcendent experience. To witness such musical mastery in person was a privilege, a journey to the outer reaches of the universe and back. Sun Ra may have left this Earth, but his music will continue to inspire and astonish for generations to come.

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. Love in Outer Space
2. Haverford Impromptu #1
3. Rhapsody in Blue
4. St. Louis Blues
5. Intro/Space Is the Place/Over the Rainbow
6. Haverford Impromptu #2
7. We Live to Be
8. Take the 'A' Train

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