Saxophonist and present bandleader of Sun Ra’s Arkestra, Marshall Allen compiled In The Orbit Of Ra, a 20 track of collection of Sun Ra tunes to commemorate what would have been 100 years of life for the influential Alabama musician in 2014. Just one year later, DJ & tastemaker Gilles Peterson nearly doubles the previous release with a 35 track homage already being hailed as “the best introduction yet to the music of Sun Ra for a whole new generation of converts.” Pretty massive!
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“For the CD version, Peterson picks personal favourites, classics and unreleased tracks and weaves them into a flowing piece across 2CDs, showcasing the incredible variety of Ra’s work. The 2LP version features full-length versions of selected tracks from the mix (and also includes the full CD mixed version), while the digital version features a full unmixed selection with Peterson’s mix available within the album bundle.”
