SUN RA - SLEEPING BEAUTY (LP)

Sun Ra Sleeping Beauty on LP

This LP of Sun Ra’s from 1979 marks a pinnacle in one of the Arkestra's most-loved phases, as they embraced a funky, laid-back groove and shuffled through three tracks of upfront bass, electric guitar, spacey Fender Rhodes, and Lugman Ali's signature late snares. With this rhythmic core, the rest of the Arkestra step up with solos, slightly out of tune harmonies, and vocal chants. Sleeping Beauty stands out in Sun Ra’s massive and varied discography as a true high point, with restrained and dreamy electric piano from the man himself, and hypnotic performances from Arkestra players like John Gilmore, Marshall Allen, Francisco Mora, Dany Thompson, James Jacson and the Disco Kid on guitar.

Sun Ra Sleeping Beauty Track Listing:

1. Springtime Again
2. Door Of The Cosmos
3. Sleeping Beauty