Sun Ra Recording From The ’80s To Be Released

The 1986 show at which the recording was captured was Sun Ra's Arkestra's first in Poland

A 1986 recording of a live show performed by Sun Ra Arkestra is to be released for the first time next month.

Due out via Lanquidity Records, the recording featured is taken from the Arkestra’s first ever show in Poland. It took place on December 7, 1986, as part of the 13th International Jazz Piano festival. You can hear two pieces from the show just below.

The recording takes in 10 tracks which will all be released across two pieces of vinyl. It features Sun Ra on piano and synthesiser, backed by 11 other musicians, playing tracks such as ‘Children Of The Sun’ and ‘Prelude To A Kiss’, in addition to a selection of improvised and untitled pieces.

Sun Ra Arkestra – Live In Kalisz will be released on October 26, 2019.

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