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Sun Ra Arkestra, Live in Japan!The recordings from Shinjuku Pit Inn on August 8, 1988, have been newly remastered from the master tape, and the complete collection, including the original source recordings, made it's world debut as a CD reissue!!In the 1980s, Sun Ra Arkestra actively engaged in a global tour.After concluding their tours of the United States and Europe that began in the spring of 1988, they made their first visit to Japan on July 30. At this time, Sun Ra was 74 years old. After completing five performances across Japan, the tour's final show took place on August 8th at Shinjuku Pit Inn.During this Japanese performance, Sun Ra Arkestra delivered a remarkable performance, showcasing big band jazz, including standard tunes. The concert was characterized by intricate arrangements, individual virtuosity of each player, and a telepathic unity within the band. The performance was truly memorable, reminiscent of their peak era, as it demonstrated the mysterious space music through the sound vibrations of Sun Ra, the 'mythical scientist of sound'. Sun Ra Arkestra:Sun Ra: piano, synthesizer, vocalsMichael Ray: trumpet, vocal (CD2/M6)Ahmed Abdullah: trumpetTyrone Hill: tromboneMarshall Allen: alto sax, flute, percussionJohn Gilmore: tenor sax, clarinet, timbales, vocal (CD1/M9)Danny Ray Thompson: baritone sax, percussionEloe Omoe [Leroy Taylor]: alto sax, bass clarinet, contra-alto clarinet, percussionJune Tyson: violin, vocalsBruce Edwards: electric guitarRollo Radford: electric bassSamarai Celestial [Eric Walker]: drumsEarl 'Buster' Smith: drumsTracklist:CD11. Introduction - Cosmo Apporoach Prelude2. Deciplin 27 B3. Angel Race - I Wait For You4. Tokyo Dance Blues5. Queen Notions6. Chopin : Prelude7. I Want To Be Happy8. If You Come From Nowhere Here9. East Of the Sun10. Can You Take It?CD21. We Travel The Space Ways2. Prelude Avantguarde No.23. Astro Black4. Prelude To A Kiss5. Frisco Fog6. Why Was I Born7. Opus Spring Time8. Intersteller Lo-Ways9. Cosmo Swing Blues10. Space Is The Place