"NUITS DE LA FONDATION MAEGHT" SUN RA 1971 FRANCE SHANDAR G/F LIVE LP SR 10.001
£
30
$
40
Favourite Auctions
To save auctions to your favourites, please login
If you don't have an account, please register
Description
"NUITS DE LA FONDATION MAEGHT VOL 1" SUN RA 1971 FRANCE SHANDAR LIVE GATEFOLD LP SR 10.001
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): SR 10001 A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): SR 10001 B
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout stamped - Variants 1 & 2): SR 10001 B
Recorded live at Saint Paul de Vence, France, 3/5 August 1970. Compositions and Poems by Sun Ra.
Intergalactic instruments played by Sun Ra
Inner gatefold notes (In French) by Daniel Caux
"Nuits de la Fondation Maeght" is a live album by American composer, bandleader and keyboardist Sun Ra recorded in 1970 France and released in two volumes on the Shandar label.
Allmusic awarded both albums 4½ stars stating "As a rule, free and avant-garde jazz are a decidedly acquired taste. However, for discerning palettes, these instalments present the aggregate at their absolute pinnacle in terms of performance and inspiration" and noting the performances cover "a wide variety of styles and approaches, proving that the combo were far more multifaceted and involved than often given credit for"
AllMusic Review by Lindsay Planer:
" "Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, Vol. 1" (1970) is the first of two releases capturing Sun Ra and the Arkestra at Saint Paul de Vence, Côte d'Azur, France, in August of 1970, on what was their first European excursion. As a rule, free and avant-garde jazz are a decidedly acquired taste. However, for discerning palettes, these instalments present the aggregate at their absolute pinnacle in terms of performance and inspiration. The four works included here offer a wide variety of styles and approaches, proving that the combo were far more multifaceted and involved than often given credit for. "Enlightenment" is a suitable opener, featuring a vocal duet between June Tyson (vocals) and John Gilmore (tenor sax/drums/vocals). This ambles subtly into another brief lyric on "The Star Gazers," followed by an inventive and elaborate piano solo from Ra. The bandleader is clearly enthused throughout, translating in what is perceived as even quicker and more potent inflections. These continue during a full-ensemble reading of "Shadow World," which is given a worthy workout. The flurry and fury in Marshall Allen's alto sax are countered with more of Ra's highly intricate assertions. One of the most inspired keyboard performances from Ra is the appropriately titled "Cosmic Explorer." There are moments that vacillate from terrifying to sublime as the artist methodically investigates the sounds, carefully constructing his progressive arrangements. Much like the Arkestra presentation, Ra's solos are complex, more than making up for any lack of structure with a motivated performance".
Track listing, personnel and credits:
Track listing:
All compositions by Sun Ra except as indicated
Volume 1:
- "Enlightment" (Ra, Hobart Dotson) - 2:56
- "The Star Gazers" - 3:08
- "Shadow World"- 13:20
- "The Cosmic Explorer" - 19:45
Personnel:
- Sun Ra - electric piano, organ, Minimoog
- Kwame Hadi - trumpet
- Akh Tal Ebah - cornet, trumpet
- John Gilmore - tenor saxophone, drum, vocals
- Marshall Allen - alto saxophone, flute, oboe, piccolo, percussion
- Pat Patrick - baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet, flute, percussion
- James Jacson - clarinet, oboe, flute
- Danny Davis - alto saxophone, flute, percussion
- Abshalom Ben Shlomo - alto saxophone, flute, clarinet
- Danny Thompson - baritone saxophone, alto saxophone, flute
- Alan Silva - violin, cello, bass
- Alejandro Blake Fearon - bass
- Rashid Salim IV - vibraphone, drums
- Nimrod Hunt - hand drums
- John Goldsmith - drums, tympani
- Lex Humphries - drums, percussion
- June Tyson - vocals
- Gloristeena Knight - dance, vocals
- Verta Grosvenor - space goddess, dance, vocals
The vinyl is visually inspected closely under a 200 watt light
CONDITION:
RECORD: NEAR MINT
COVER: EX+
THIS LP IS FROM MY OWN PRIVATE COLLECTION
Please see my other Sun Ra l.p's + other Jazz listings.
A NO RESERVE AUCTION STARTING AT £19.99
ALL PHOTO’S ARE OF THE ACTUAL RECORD, LABELS & COVER
THANK YOU FOR LOOKING
AND PLEASE SEE MY OTHER LISTINGS
NEW VARIED RECORDS LISTED EACH WEEK
I WILL POST WORLD WIDE
PLEASE SEE FULL POSTAGE DETAILS BELOW
or CLICK MY POSTAGE & PAYMENT TAB.
ALL UK SALES WILL BE POSTED Royal Mail 2nd. CLASS RECORDED
UNLESS ANOTHER SERVICE IS REQUESTED
ALL OVERSEAS SALES WILL BE POSTED STANDARD AIR MAIL
UNLESS “INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR AND TRACKED” IS REQUESTED AT AN EXTRA COST OF ABOUT £5
POSTAGE TO UK MAINLAND & NORTHERN IRELAND:
2nd Class Recorded for 1 lp: £4.50; for 2 lp's: £4.50; for 3 lp's: £4.50; for 4 lp's: £4.50; for 5 lp's: £4.50; for 6 lp's £4.50
Please ask for a quote for multiple lp's via UPS.
POSTAGE TO EUROPE (including RUSSIA):
Standard Airmail for 1 lp: £7.40; for 2 lp's: £7.40; for 3 lp's: £8.80; for 4 lp's: £10.40
Please ask for a quote for multiple lp's.
POSTAGE TO CANADA, JAPAN, USA and BRAZIL:
Standard Airmail for 1 lp: £10.80; for 2 lp's £10.80; for 3 lp's: £13.50; for 4 lp's: £15.40
Please ask for a quote for multiple lp's.
POSTAGE TO AUSTRALIA:
Standard Airmail for 1 lp: £11.80; for 2 lp's: £11.80; for 3 lp's: £14.50; for 4 lp's: £16.40
Please ask for a quote for multiple lp's.
Standard Airmail for ALL overseas destinations is at the buyers risk.
but I have NEVER lost a parcel YET.
"International Signed For & Tracked" is Optional and costs about £5 EXTRA.
ALL RECORDS ARE VERY WELL PACKED IN PURPOSE BOUGHT CARDBOARD
WRAPPERS (NOT ENVELOPES) + STIFFENERS + EXTRA CORNER AND SIDE
PROTECTION AND SEALED WITH LOTS OF RED & WHITE "FRAGILE" TAPE.
THE VINYL IN IT'S INNER SLEEVE
WILL BE SEPARATED FROM IT'S OUTER COVER.
AND BOTH HOUSED IN A CLEAR POLYTHENE COVER.
PLEASE SEE MY 100% FEEDBACK FOR POSITIVE PACKAGING COMMENTS.
ANY QUESTIONS ARE HAPPILY ANSWERED
price rating
