Universe in Blue

by Sun Ra

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:	12/16/2022
Label:	Cosmic Myth
UPC:	0881626614617
Rank:	49631

Album Credits

Performance Credits

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

Technical Credits

Sun Ra   Composer