{"product_id":"sun-ra-arkestra-live-at-pit-inn-tokyo-japan-8-8-1988-lp","title":"Sun Ra Arkestra - Live At Pit-Inn Tokyo, Japan, 8, 8, 1988 [LP]","description":"\u003cp\u003eSun Ra Arkestra, Live in Japan!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecorded at Shinjuku Pit Inn on August 8, 1988, this recording has undergone fresh remastering from the master tape, marking the first reissue in 36 years!! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the 1980s, Sun Ra Arkestra actively engaged in a global tour. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter concluding their tours of the United States and Europe that began in the spring of 1988, they made their first visit to Japan on July 30. At this time, Sun Ra was 74 years old. After completing five performances across Japan, the tour's final show took place on August 8th at Shinjuku Pit Inn. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring this Japanese performance, Sun Ra Arkestra delivered a remarkable performance, showcasing big band jazz, including standard tunes. The concert was characterized by intricate arrangements, individual virtuosity of each player, and a telepathic unity within the band. The performance was truly memorable, reminiscent of their peak era, as it demonstrated the mysterious space music through the sound vibrations of Sun Ra, the 'mythical scientist of sound'. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun Ra Arkestra: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun Ra: piano, synthesizer, vocals \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAhmed Abdullah: trumpet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyrone Hill: trombone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarshall Allen: alto sax, flute, percussion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDanny Ray Thompson: baritone sax, percussion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEloe Omoe [Leroy Taylor]: alto sax, bass clarinet, contra-alto clarinet, percussion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune Tyson: violin, vocals \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBruce Edwards: electric guitar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRollo Radford: electric bass \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSamarai Celestial [Eric Walker]: drums \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarl 'Buster' Smith: drums \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Introduction - Cosmo Approach Prelude \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Angel Race - I'll Wait for You \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Can You Take It? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. If You Came from Nowhere Here \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Astro Black \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Prelude to a Kiss \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Why Was I Born? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Interstellar Low Ways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"For The Record","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41636581507137,"sku":"4988044099562","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/1340\/6785\/files\/4321886-3147740.jpg?v=1723146032","url":"https:\/\/fortherecordnyc.pro\/products\/sun-ra-arkestra-live-at-pit-inn-tokyo-japan-8-8-1988-lp","provider":"For The Record","version":"1.0","type":"link"}