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Monorails And Satellites

Sun Ra

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Format: 2CD

Cat No: CMR004CD

Release Date:  22 February 2019

Label:  Cosmic Myth

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  0881626521724

Genres:  Jazz  

Release Date:  01 March 2019

Label:  Cosmic Myth

Packaging Type:  Gate Fold Vinyl

No of Units:  3

Barcode:  0881626521717

Genres:  Jazz  

  • Description

    Monorails and Satellites - Works For Solo Piano Viol, 1,2 & 3."I have always thought orchestra. I play that way, even when playing the piano." - Sun Ra. Considering the monumental depth of Sun Ra's recorded oeuvre, there are surprisingly few solo piano albums. Monorails and Satellites Volumes 1 and 2 were the first commercial LPs of the artist's solo keyboard excursions. Recorded in 1966 and released on his Saturn imprint in 1968, Volume 1 featured seven idiosyncratic originals and one standard ("Easy Street") delivered in Sunny's singular manner. Volume 2 was released the following year, and contains five compositions, all originals. A third volume was prepped but shelved, and this deluxe edition marks it's premiere release. As with all Cosmic Myth releases these volumes are superbly mastered, and are available as a deluxe 2xCD or 3xLP tri-gatefold cover with copious liners notes by renown American jazz pianist Vijay Iyer, and additional overviews by jazz historian Ben Young and producer Irwin Chusid.