Sun Ra – Haverford College 1980 Solo Piano (Vinyl)

This is a very unique performance. Sun Ra is notorious for his aggressive keyboard attack and seemingly schizophrenic stylings—which can musically go from A to Z and back to A without transitional bridges. This set offers a marked contrast. Ra's instrument of choice here is the celeste-like Fender Rhodes electric piano, which has a distinct sound (instantly recognizable in the Doors' "Riders on the Storm") and an interesting history. There are few pyrotechnics in this performance, and much restraint. Ra sounds relaxed and contemplative. It's Soothing Sounds for Saturnians.

Tracklist

A1 Love In Outer Space
A2 Haverford Impromptu #1
A3 Rhapsody In Blue
A4 St Louis Blues
B1 Medley: Intro-Space Is The Place-Over The Rainbow
B2 Haverford Impromptu #2
B3 We Live To Be (Previously Unissued)
B4 Take The A Train (Previously Unissued)

Cat no: MH8270