{"product_id":"east-two-7","title":"Sun Ra \u0026 His Arkestra - East Two + 7 [CD]","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUnreleased Material from the Archives: Sun Ra \u0026amp; His Arkestra\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDive into a crucial, previously unheard chapter of Sun Ra's prolific career with \u003cem\u003eEast Two + 7\u003c\/em\u003e. This collection features unreleased tracks primarily sourced from the intensely productive period between 1972 and 1973, a time when Sun Ra was simultaneously recording numerous albums, touring the U.S. and Europe, teaching at Berkeley, and scoring a full-length movie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Highlights from the Sessions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'East Two':\u003c\/strong\u003e Originating from an October 1972 session at Chicago's Streeterville Studios, this track is an ominous, sprawling processional and the only known recording of this moody work. It features Arkestra baritone saxophonist Pat Patrick on electric bass, alongside Sun Ra's idiosyncratic synth, and solos from Kwame Hadi (trumpet) and John Gilmore (tenor sax).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Rocket #9' Alternate Version:\u003c\/strong\u003e This version shifts focus, featuring ensemble vocals dominated by the Space Ethnic Voices, with Ra's voice scarcely heard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'In Tomorrow's Realm':\u003c\/strong\u003e Taken from 1973 Variety Studios sessions in NYC, this track highlights the essential rhythmic framework provided by veteran Arkestra bassist Ronnie Boykins, marking one of his final years working regularly with Ra.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD Exclusive Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e The audioCD format includes additional tracks featuring two live performances recorded in 1984 and 1985, expanding the archival scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release presents previously unheard material from Sun Ra's archives, offering deep insight into the creative output of the Arkestra during the early 1970s, supplemented by later live recordings on this CD edition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sun Ra \u0026 His Arkestra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57640366735742,"sku":"B07X9ZKKFD","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/3919\/1207\/files\/91eAhgU1b4L_ba3f4d10-ef41-4e25-9acb-be73afc2573c.jpg?v=1783110446","url":"https:\/\/www.yachew.com\/en-fr\/products\/east-two-7","provider":"Yachew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}