SUN RA free jazz LP ESP-DISK “Heliocentric Worlds, Vol. 2” orig ‘66 NM

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Artist:   SUN RA

Title:   “The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra II”

Label:   ESP-DISK ~ # E-1017.  Stereo pressing on medium weight vinyl.  Label is white with black text. 

Year:  1966 

Personnel:

Sun Ra – piano, tuned bongos

Marshall Allen – piccolo, alto, flute

Pat Patrick – baritone

Walter Miller – trumpet

John Gilmore – tenor sax

Robert Cummings – bass clarinet

Ronnie Boykins – bass

Roger Blank – percussion

Condition: 

DISC:  Vinyl is NM- with 100% of original gloss, a beauty.  Appears to have been played one or two times at most, and handled with care.  A couple very slight “surface” paper scuffs (not audible), otherwise immaculate.  Labels are clean.  Fidelity is superb.  A gorgeous disc you will never need to upgrade.

JACKET:   EXCELLENT with flawless front and back panels.  Seams and spine are excellent, slight bumps at corner tips.  A very fine jacket to accompany the superb disc.

Track Listing: 

Side One:

• The Sun Myth  

Side Two:

• A House of Beauty
• Cosmic Chaos 

Review:

“Although the "Vol. 2" in the title insinuates some degree of continuity with its predecessor, this is a bit of a misnomer as the only acknowledged connection with The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra, Vol. 1 (the volume number only indicating the order in which they were issued).  Due in part to the wider exposure and distribution of the ESP label, enthusiasts and critics were unanimous in their recognition of this masterpiece of free jazz -- or, as Ra called it, "space jazz."  The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra, Vol. 2 is comprised of three unique compositions: "The Sun Myth," "A House of Beauty," and "Cosmic Chaos."  Sun Ra's work with an ensemble often presents a stated emphasis on the percussive nature of solos as well as within the group context.  The underlying freeform anti-structure allows defining contrasts that ultimately establish the progressing sonic sculpture.  "The Sun Myth" showcases Ra's definitive capabilities to guide his assembled musicians from anywhere within said group.  He is heard on this recording initiating improvisational exchanges on tuned bongos -- for a portion of the track -- rather than from his customary keyboards.  The resulting interactions include mesmerizing bass solos from Ronnie Boykins as well as some impassioned alto sax work from Marshall Allen.  Directly contrasting the works that surround it is "A House of Beauty."  The emphasis shifts, juxtaposing Allen's unfettered piccolo solos with Ra on piano and Robert Cumming on bass clarinet.  Of particular note here are Ra's achingly lyrical piano runs and chord progressions, which weave between the light percussion beds and the dominant woodwind section.  "Cosmic Chaos" is the final and most archetypal of the ensemble works that Ra and his various Arkestras would produce throughout the '60s.  The extended piece begins with rush upon rush of aggressive counterpoint, building into unreserved group crescendos that are likewise punctuated by various woodwind soloists.”

(courtesy Lindsay Planer, allmusic.com.)

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