Singles Volume 1: The Definitive 45s Collection 1952-1961

~ Release by Sun Ra (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1I Am an Instrument
mbira [space harp] and spoken vocals [recitation]:
Sun Ra
Sun Ra1:37
2I Am Strange
piano and spoken vocals [recitation]:
Sun Ra
Sun Ra3:13
3Chicago USA
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
baritone saxophone:
Pat Patrick (American jazz musician)
drums (drum set):
Robert Barry (drummer)
piano:
Sun Ra
vocals:
The Nu Sounds (1950s, Sun Ra)
The Nu Sounds with Sun Ra2:56
4Spaceship Lullaby
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
drums (drum set):
Robert Barry (drummer)
piano:
Sun Ra
vocals:
The Nu Sounds (1950s, Sun Ra)
The Nu Sounds with Sun Ra2:19
5Daddy’s Gonna Tell You No Lie
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
vocals:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.), Calvin Barron, Matt Swift and Lonnie Tolbert
The Cosmic Rays with Sun Ra and His Arkestra3:08
6A Foggy Day
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
piano:
Sun Ra
vocals:
The Nu Sounds (1950s, Sun Ra)
recording of:
A Foggy Day (in London Town)
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin (in 1937)
composer:
George Gershwin (composer) (in 1937)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Chappell Music Ltd., Gershwin Publishing Corp, Warner Chappell North America Ltd. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28)
part of:
A Damsel in Distress (1937 film score)
The Nu Sounds with Sun Ra and His Arkestra1:04
7I’m Coming Home
baritone saxophone:
Pat Patrick (American jazz musician) (in 1956)
bass guitar:
Wilburn Green (in 1956)
drums (drum set):
Robert Barry (drummer) (in 1956)
piano and Wurlitzer electric piano:
Sun Ra (in 1956)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1956)
timpani [tympani]:
Jim Herndon (in 1956)
trombone:
Julian Priester (in 1956)
trumpet:
Art Hoyle (in 1956) and Dave Young (jazz trumpeter) (in 1956)
vocals:
Billie Hawkins (in 1956)
arranger:
Sun Ra (in 1956)
recorded at:
RCA Studios (Chicago, 1935-1969) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1956)
Billie Hawkins with Sun-Ra and His Orchestra2:04
8Last Call for Love
baritone saxophone:
Pat Patrick (American jazz musician) (in 1956)
bass guitar:
Wilburn Green (in 1956)
drums (drum set):
Robert Barry (drummer) (in 1956)
piano and Wurlitzer electric piano:
Sun Ra (in 1956)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1956)
timpani [tympani]:
Jim Herndon (in 1956)
trombone:
Julian Priester (in 1956)
trumpet:
Art Hoyle (in 1956) and Dave Young (jazz trumpeter) (in 1956)
vocals:
Billie Hawkins (in 1956)
arranger:
Sun Ra (in 1956)
recorded at:
RCA Studios (Chicago, 1935-1969) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1956)
Billie Hawkins with Sun-Ra and His Orchestra2:28
9Soft Talk
recording engineer:
Will Connor (engineer) (in 1956-03)
producer:
Alton Abraham
baritone saxophone:
Laurdine "Pat" Patrick (American jazz musician) (in 1956-03)
bass guitar and electric bass guitar:
Wilburn Green (in 1956-03)
drums (drum set):
Robert Barry (drummer) (in 1956-03)
piano:
Sun Ra (in 1956-03)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1956-03)
timpani [tympani]:
Jim Herndon (in 1956-03)
trombone:
Julian Priester (in 1956-03)
trumpet:
Art Hoyle (in 1956-03)
arranger:
Sun Ra
recorded at:
Balkan Studio in Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1956-03)
recording of:
Soft Talk (in 1956-03)
composer:
Julian Priester
Sun Ra and His Arkestra2:43
10Super Blonde
recording engineer:
Will Connor (engineer) (in 1956-03)
producer:
Alton Abraham
baritone saxophone:
Laurdine "Pat" Patrick (American jazz musician) (in 1956-03)
drums (drum set):
Robert Barry (drummer) (in 1956-03)
electric bass guitar:
Wilburn Green (in 1956-03)
piano:
Sun Ra (in 1956-03)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1956-03)
timpani [tympani]:
Jim Herndon (in 1956-03)
trombone:
Julian Priester (in 1956-03)
trumpet:
Art Hoyle (in 1956-03)
arranger:
Sun Ra
recorded at:
Balkan Studio in Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1956-03)
recording of:
Super Blonde (in 1956-03)
composer:
Sun Ra
Sun Ra and His Arkestra2:37
11Saturn
baritone saxophone:
Laurdine "Pat" Patrick (American jazz musician) (on 1956-05-16)
bass guitar:
Wilburn Green (on 1956-05-16)
drums (drum set):
Robert Barry (drummer) (on 1956-05-16)
electric piano and piano:
Sun Ra (on 1956-05-16)
percussion, timbales and timpani [tympani]:
Jim Herndon (on 1956-05-16)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (on 1956-05-16)
trombone:
Julian Priester (on 1956-05-16)
trumpet:
Art Hoyle (on 1956-05-16)
recorded at:
RCA Studios (Chicago, 1935-1969) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1956-05-16)
Le Sun-Ra and His Arkistra3:02
12Call for All Demons
baritone saxophone:
Laurdine "Pat" Patrick (American jazz musician) (on 1956-05-16)
bass guitar:
Wilburn Green (on 1956-05-16)
drums (drum set):
Robert Barry (drummer) (on 1956-05-16)
electric piano and piano:
Sun Ra (on 1956-05-16)
percussion, timbales and timpani [tympani]:
Jim Herndon (on 1956-05-16)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (on 1956-05-16)
trombone:
Julian Priester (on 1956-05-16)
trumpet:
Art Hoyle (on 1956-05-16)
recorded at:
RCA Studios (Chicago, 1935-1969) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1956-05-16)
Le Sun-Ra and His Arkistra4:22
13Demon’s Lullaby
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1956)
alto saxophone and baritone saxophone:
Pat Patrick (American jazz musician) (in 1956)
baritone saxophone:
Laurdine "Pat" Patrick (American jazz musician) (in 1956)
bass guitar and electric bass guitar:
Wilburn Green (in 1956)
drums (drum set):
Robert Barry (drummer) (in 1956)
electric piano and piano:
Sun Ra (in 1956)
percussion, timbales and timpani [tympani]:
Jim Herndon (in 1956)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1956)
trombone:
Julian Priester (in 1956)
trumpet:
Art Hoyle (in 1956)
instruments arranger:
Sun Ra
recorded at:
RCA Studios (Chicago, 1935-1969) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1956)
recording of:
Demon's Lullaby
composer:
Sun Ra
Le Sun-Ra and His Arkistra2:41
14Supersonic-Jazz (Super Blonde)
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1956)
baritone saxophone:
Laurdine "Pat" Patrick (American jazz musician) (in 1956)
bass guitar:
Wilburn Green (in 1956)
drums (drum set):
Robert Barry (drummer) (in 1956)
electric piano and piano:
Sun Ra (in 1956)
percussion, timbales and timpani [tympani]:
Jim Herndon (in 1956)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1956)
trombone:
Julian Priester (in 1956)
trumpet:
Art Hoyle (in 1956)
Le Sun-Ra and His Arkistra2:36
15Medicine for a Nightmare
baritone saxophone:
Laurdine "Pat" Patrick (American jazz musician) (on 1956-05-16)
bass guitar:
Wilburn Green (on 1956-05-16)
drums (drum set):
Robert Barry (drummer) (on 1956-05-16)
electric piano and piano:
Sun Ra (on 1956-05-16)
percussion, timbales and timpani [tympani]:
Jim Herndon (on 1956-05-16)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (on 1956-05-16)
trombone:
Julian Priester (on 1956-05-16)
trumpet:
Art Hoyle (on 1956-05-16)
recorded at:
RCA Studios (Chicago, 1935-1969) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1956-05-16)
Le Sun-Ra and His Arkistra2:37
16Urnack
baritone saxophone:
Pat Patrick (American jazz musician) (in 1956) and Laurdine "Pat" Patrick (American jazz musician) (on 1956-05-16)
bass guitar:
Wilburn Green (on 1956-05-16)
drums (drum set):
Robert Barry (drummer) (in 1956, on 1956-05-16)
electric bass guitar:
Wilburn Green (in 1956)
electric piano:
Sun Ra (on 1956-05-16)
percussion, timbales and timpani [tympani]:
Jim Herndon (on 1956-05-16)
piano:
Sun Ra (in 1956, on 1956-05-16)
solo baritone saxophone:
Charles Davis (saxophone player)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1956, on 1956-05-16)
trombone:
Julian Priester (in 1956, on 1956-05-16)
trumpet:
Art Hoyle (in 1956, on 1956-05-16)
instruments arranger:
Sun Ra
recorded at:
RCA Studios (Chicago, 1935-1969) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1956, on 1956-05-16)
recording of:
Urnack
composer:
Julian Priester
Le Sun-Ra and His Arkistra3:50
17It’s Christmas Time
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
bell, guitar and wood block [wood blocks]:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
harmonium:
Sun Ra
vocals:
The Qualities (1950s doowop group)
The Qualities2:45
18Happy New Year to You!
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
bell, guitar and wood block [wood blocks]:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
harmonium:
Sun Ra
vocals:
The Qualities (1950s doowop group)
The Qualities1:48
19M uck M uck (Matt Matt)
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1957)
bass:
Victor Sproles (in 1957)
drums (drum set):
Robert Barry (drummer) (in 1957)
piano:
Sun Ra (in 1957)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1957)
vocals:
Yochanan (1950~1960s Chicago R&B/jazz singer) (in 1957)
Yochanan with Sun Ra and His Rays of Jazz2:48
20Hot Skillet Moma
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1957)
bass:
Victor Sproles (in 1957)
drums (drum set):
Robert Barry (drummer) (in 1957)
piano:
Sun Ra (in 1957)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1957)
vocals:
Yochanan (1950~1960s Chicago R&B/jazz singer) (in 1957)
Yochanan with Sun Ra and His Rays of Jazz3:14
21Bye Bye (45 Rpm version)
The Cosmic Rays with Sun Ra and His Arkestra2:51
22Somebody’s in Love
bass:
Ronnie Boykins (in 1958)
drums (drum set):
Robert Barry (drummer) (in 1958)
electric guitar:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (in 1958)
piano:
Le Sun Ra (in 1958)
timbales:
Jim Herndon (in 1958)
vocals:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (in 1958) and The Cosmic Rays (Chicago vocal group mentored by Sun Ra) (in 1958)
recorded at:
RCA Studios (Chicago, 1935-1969) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1958)
The Cosmic Rays with Sun Ra and His Arkestra1:48
23Hours After
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1958)
alto saxophone:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (in 1958) and James Spaulding (jazz) (in 1958)
baritone saxophone:
Pat Patrick (American jazz musician) (in 1958)
bass:
Ronnie Boykins (in 1958)
drums (drum set):
Alvin Fielder (in 1958) and William "Bugs" Cochran (drummer) (in 1958)
piano:
Sun Ra (in 1958)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1958)
trumpet:
Everett (E.J.) Turner (Trumpet player with the Sun Ra Arkestra) (in 1958)
Le Sun-Ra and His Arkistra2:48
24Great Balls of Fire
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1958)
baritone saxophone:
Pat Patrick (American jazz musician) (in 1958)
drums (drum set):
Alvin Fielder (in 1958) and William "Bugs" Cochran (drummer) (in 1958)
electric guitar:
BeBop Sam Thomas (guitarist) (in 1958)
percussion:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (in 1958)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1958)
timpani [tympani]:
Jim Herndon (in 1958)
trumpet:
Lucious Randolph (in 1958)
Wurlitzer electric piano:
Sun Ra (in 1958)
Sun Ra and His Myth Science Arkestra5:29
25October
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1959)
baritone saxophone:
Pat Patrick (American jazz musician) (in 1959)
bass:
Ronnie Boykins (in 1959)
drums (drum set):
William "Bugs" Cochran (drummer) (in 1959)
piano:
Sun Ra (in 1959)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1959)
trombone:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (in 1959)
trumpet:
Walter Strickland (in 1959)
Sun Ra and His Astro Infinity Arkestra4:42
26Adventure in Space
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1956)
bell:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (in 1956) and John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1956)
drums (drum set):
Robert Barry (drummer) (in 1956)
güiro:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (in 1956)
piano:
Sun Ra (in 1956)
timpani [tympani]:
Jim Herndon (in 1956)
Sun Ra and His Astro Infinity Arkestra2:36
27Dreaming
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1959-03-06)
alto saxophone:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (on 1959-03-06) and James Spaulding (jazz) (on 1959-03-06)
baritone saxophone:
Charles Davis (saxophone player) (on 1959-03-06) and Pat Patrick (American jazz musician) (on 1959-03-06)
bass:
Ronnie Boykins (on 1959-03-06)
congas:
Tito ([unknown], Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1959-03-06)
drums (drum set):
Robert Barry (drummer) (on 1959-03-06) and William "Bugs" Cochran (drummer) (on 1959-03-06)
piano:
Sun Ra (on 1959-03-06)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (on 1959-03-06)
trombone:
Bo Bailey (on 1959-03-06)
trumpet:
Hobart Dotson (on 1959-03-06)
vocals:
The Cosmic Rays (Chicago vocal group mentored by Sun Ra) (on 1959-03-06)
The Cosmic Rays with Sun Ra and His Arkestra2:45
28Daddy’s Gonna Tell You No Lie
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1959-03-06)
alto saxophone:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (on 1959-03-06) and James Spaulding (jazz) (on 1959-03-06)
baritone saxophone:
Charles Davis (saxophone player) (on 1959-03-06) and Pat Patrick (American jazz musician) (on 1959-03-06)
bass:
Ronnie Boykins (on 1959-03-06)
congas:
Tito ([unknown], Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1959-03-06)
drums (drum set):
Robert Barry (drummer) (on 1959-03-06) and William "Bugs" Cochran (drummer) (on 1959-03-06)
piano:
Sun Ra (on 1959-03-06)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (on 1959-03-06)
trombone:
Bo Bailey (on 1959-03-06)
trumpet:
Hobart Dotson (on 1959-03-06)
vocals:
The Cosmic Rays (Chicago vocal group mentored by Sun Ra) (on 1959-03-06)
recorded at:
Sheldon Recording Studios, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1959-03-06)
The Cosmic Rays with Sun Ra and His Arkestra3:06
29Round Midnight (take 3)
alto saxophone:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (on 1959-03-06) and James Spaulding (jazz) (on 1959-03-06)
baritone saxophone:
Charles Davis (saxophone player) (on 1959-03-06) and Pat Patrick (American jazz musician) (on 1959-03-06)
bass:
Ronnie Boykins (on 1959-03-06)
celesta [celeste], gong and piano:
Sun Ra (on 1959-03-06)
drums (drum set):
William "Bugs" Cochran (drummer) (on 1959-03-06)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (on 1959-03-06)
trombone:
Bo Bailey (on 1959-03-06)
trumpet:
Hobart Dotson (on 1959-03-06)
vocals:
Hattie Randolph (on 1959-03-06)
Hattie Randolph with Sun Ra and His Astro Infinity Arkestra3:51
30Back in Your Own Back Yard (take 1)
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1959-03-06)
alto saxophone:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (on 1959-03-06) and James Spaulding (jazz) (on 1959-03-06)
baritone saxophone:
Charles Davis (saxophone player) (on 1959-03-06) and Pat Patrick (American jazz musician) (on 1959-03-06)
bass:
Ronnie Boykins (on 1959-03-06)
drums (drum set):
William "Bugs" Cochran (drummer) (on 1959-03-06)
piano:
Sun Ra (on 1959-03-06)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (on 1959-03-06)
trombone:
Bo Bailey (on 1959-03-06)
trumpet:
Hobart Dotson (on 1959-03-06)
Hattie Randolph with Sun Ra and His Astro Infinity Arkestra2:03
31Saturn
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1959-03-06)
alto saxophone:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (on 1959-03-06) and James Spaulding (jazz) (on 1959-03-06)
baritone saxophone:
Charles Davis (saxophone player) (on 1959-03-06) and Pat Patrick (American jazz musician) (on 1959-03-06)
bass:
Ronnie Boykins (on 1959-03-06)
drums (drum set):
William "Bugs" Cochran (drummer) (on 1959-03-06)
piano:
Sun Ra (on 1959-03-06)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (on 1959-03-06)
trombone:
Bo Bailey (on 1959-03-06)
trumpet:
Hobart Dotson (on 1959-03-06)
Le Sun-Ra and His Arkistra3:42
32Velvet
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1959-03-06)
alto saxophone:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (on 1959-03-06) and James Spaulding (jazz) (on 1959-03-06)
baritone saxophone:
Charles Davis (saxophone player) (on 1959-03-06) and Pat Patrick (American jazz musician) (on 1959-03-06)
bass:
Ronnie Boykins (on 1959-03-06)
drums (drum set):
William "Bugs" Cochran (drummer) (on 1959-03-06)
piano:
Sun Ra (on 1959-03-06)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (on 1959-03-06)
trombone:
Bo Bailey (on 1959-03-06)
trumpet:
Hobart Dotson (on 1959-03-06)
Le Sun-Ra and His Arkistra3:25
33The Sun One
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
alto saxophone:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist)
bass:
Ronnie Boykins
drums (drum set):
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
Hammond organ [Hammond B-3 organ]:
Sun Ra
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra)
trumpet:
Walter Strickland
vocals:
Yochanan (1950~1960s Chicago R&B/jazz singer)
Yochanan with Sun Ra and His Arkestra2:32
34Message to Earthman (alternate take)
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
alto saxophone:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist)
bass:
Ronnie Boykins
drums (drum set):
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
Hammond organ [Hammond B-3 organ]:
Sun Ra
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra)
trumpet:
Lucious Randolph
vocals:
Yochanan (1950~1960s Chicago R&B/jazz singer)
Yochanan with Sun Ra and His Arkestra2:26
35The Sun Man Speaks
recorded in:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
alto saxophone:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist)
bass:
Ronnie Boykins
drums (drum set):
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
Hammond organ [Hammond B-3 organ]:
Sun Ra
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra)
trumpet:
Lucious Randolph
vocals:
Yochanan (1950~1960s Chicago R&B/jazz singer)
Yochanan with Sun Ra and His Arkestra4:37
36Space Loneliness
alto saxophone:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (on 1960-06-14)
bass:
Ronnie Boykins (on 1960-06-14)
cornet:
Phil Cohran (on 1960-06-14)
drums (drum set):
Jon L. Hardy (Drummer with the Sun Ra Arkestra from around 1960) (on 1960-06-14)
piano:
Sun Ra (on 1960-06-14)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (on 1960-06-14)
recorded at:
Elks Hall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (on 1960-06-14)
Sun Ra and His Astro-Solar-Infinity Arkestra4:35
37State Street
alto saxophone:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (on 1960-06-14)
bass:
Ronnie Boykins (on 1960-06-14)
cornet:
Phil Cohran (on 1960-06-14)
drums (drum set):
Jon L. Hardy (Drummer with the Sun Ra Arkestra from around 1960) (on 1960-06-14)
piano:
Sun Ra (on 1960-06-14)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (on 1960-06-14)
recorded at:
Elks Hall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (on 1960-06-14)
Sun Ra and His Astro-Solar-Infinity Arkestra3:33
38The Blue Set
alto saxophone:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (in 1960-06, on 1960-06-14)
bass:
Ronnie Boykins (on 1960-06-14)
clarinet:
Kelan Phil Cohran (in 1960-06)
cornet:
Phil Cohran (on 1960-06-14)
double bass:
Ronnie Boykins
drums (drum set):
Jon L. Hardy (Drummer with the Sun Ra Arkestra from around 1960) (on 1960-06-14)
gong, membranophone and percussion:
Jon Hardy (Drummer with the Sun Ra Arkestra from around 1960) (in 1960-06)
piano:
Sun Ra (in 1960-06, on 1960-06-14)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1960-06, on 1960-06-14)
trombone:
Nate Pryor (in 1960-06)
instruments arranger:
Sun Ra
recorded at:
Elks Hall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (on 1960-06-14)
recording of:
The Blue Set
composer:
Sun Ra
Sun Ra4:43
39Big City Blues
alto saxophone:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (on 1960-06-14)
bass:
Ronnie Boykins (on 1960-06-14)
cornet:
Phil Cohran (on 1960-06-14)
drums (drum set):
Jon L. Hardy (Drummer with the Sun Ra Arkestra from around 1960) (on 1960-06-14)
piano:
Sun Ra (on 1960-06-14)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (on 1960-06-14)
recorded at:
Elks Hall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (on 1960-06-14)
Sun Ra and His Astro-Solar-Infinity Arkestra3:15
40A Blue One
baritone saxophone:
Pat Patrick (American jazz musician) (in 1962)
bass:
Ronnie Boykins (in 1962)
drums (drum set):
Tommy Hunter (Sun Ra Arkestra drummer) (in 1962)
piano:
Sun Ra (in 1962)
recorded at:
Choreographer's Workshop in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (in 1962)
Sun Ra and His Arkestra feat. Pat Patrick3:51
41Orbitration in Blue
baritone saxophone:
Pat Patrick (American jazz musician) (in 1962)
bass:
Ronnie Boykins (in 1962)
drums (drum set):
Tommy Hunter (Sun Ra Arkestra drummer) (in 1962)
piano:
Sun Ra (in 1962)
recorded at:
Choreographer's Workshop in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (in 1962)
Sun Ra and His Arkestra feat. Pat Patrick4:46
42Hell #1 (a.k.a. Out There a Minute)
baritone saxophone:
Pat Patrick (American jazz musician)
bass:
Ronnie Boykins
drums (drum set):
Clifford Jarvis
flute:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) and Danny Davis (member of the Sun Ra Arkestra)
piano:
Sun Ra
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra)
recorded at:
Choreographer's Workshop in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
Sun Ra and His Astro-Solar-Infinity Arkestra3:27
43Tell Her to Come on Home
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (in 1962)
bass:
Ronnie Boykins (in 1962)
drums (drum set):
C. Scoby Stroman (in 1962)
piano:
Sun Ra (in 1962)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1962)
vocals:
Little Mack (played with Sun Ra) (in 1962)
Little Mack with Sun Ra and His Arkestra2:07
44I’m Making Believe
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (in 1962)
bass:
Ronnie Boykins (in 1962)
drums (drum set):
C. Scoby Stroman (in 1962)
piano:
Sun Ra (in 1962)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1962)
vocals:
Little Mack (played with Sun Ra) (in 1962)
Little Mack with Sun Ra and His Arkestra3:14
45The Bridge
alto saxophone:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (in 1967)
baritone saxophone:
Pat Patrick (American jazz musician) (in 1967)
bass clarinet:
Robert Cummings (bass clarinet player) (in 1967)
celesta [electric celeste]:
Sun Ra (in 1967)
drums (drum set):
Clifford Jarvis (in 1967)
flugelhorn:
Jothan Callins (in 1967)
flute:
Danny Davis (member of the Sun Ra Arkestra) (in 1967)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1967)
recorded at:
Sun Studios in East Village, New York, New York, United States (in 1967)
Sun Ra and His Outer Space Arkestra1:58
46Rocket #9
alto saxophone:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (in 1967)
baritone saxophone:
Pat Patrick (American jazz musician) (in 1967)
bass clarinet:
Robert Cummings (bass clarinet player) (in 1967)
celesta [electric celeste]:
Sun Ra (in 1967)
drums (drum set):
Clifford Jarvis (in 1967)
flugelhorn:
Jothan Callins (in 1967)
flute:
Danny Davis (member of the Sun Ra Arkestra) (in 1967)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1967)
recorded at:
Sun Studios in East Village, New York, New York, United States (in 1967)
Sun Ra and His Outer Space Arkestra2:26
47Blues on Planet Mars
clavinet [solar sound instrument (Hohner clavinet)]:
Sun Ra (on 1968-09-22)
drums (drum set):
Robert Barry (drummer) (on 1968-09-22), James Jacson (US jazz percussionist, flautist & bassoonist) (on 1968-09-22) and Clifford Jarvis (on 1968-09-22)
percussion:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (on 1968-09-22), Robert Barry (drummer) (on 1968-09-22), John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (on 1968-09-22), James Jacson (US jazz percussionist, flautist & bassoonist) (on 1968-09-22), Clifford Jarvis (on 1968-09-22) and Pat Patrick (American jazz musician) (on 1968-09-22)
vocals:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (on 1968-09-22), John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (on 1968-09-22), James Jacson (US jazz percussionist, flautist & bassoonist) (on 1968-09-22), Clifford Jarvis (on 1968-09-22) and Pat Patrick (American jazz musician) (on 1968-09-22)
recorded at:
Sun Studios in East Village, New York, New York, United States (on 1968-09-22)
Sun Ra and His Astro-Solar-Infinity Arkestra3:27
48Saturn Moon
clavinet [solar sound instrument (Hohner clavinet)]:
Sun Ra (on 1968-09-22)
drums (drum set):
Robert Barry (drummer) (on 1968-09-22), James Jacson (US jazz percussionist, flautist & bassoonist) (on 1968-09-22) and Clifford Jarvis (on 1968-09-22)
percussion:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (on 1968-09-22), Robert Barry (drummer) (on 1968-09-22), John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (on 1968-09-22), James Jacson (US jazz percussionist, flautist & bassoonist) (on 1968-09-22), Clifford Jarvis (on 1968-09-22) and Pat Patrick (American jazz musician) (on 1968-09-22)
vocals:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (on 1968-09-22), John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (on 1968-09-22), James Jacson (US jazz percussionist, flautist & bassoonist) (on 1968-09-22), Clifford Jarvis (on 1968-09-22) and Pat Patrick (American jazz musician) (on 1968-09-22)
recorded at:
Sun Studios in East Village, New York, New York, United States (on 1968-09-22)
Sun Ra and His Astro-Solar-Infinity Arkestra2:15
49Journey to Saturn
baritone saxophone:
Danny Ray Thompson
drums (drum set):
Clifford Jarvis
organ:
Sun Ra
vocals:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra), other Arkestrans ([unknown], Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) and June Tyson
Sun Ra and His Astro-Intergalactic Infinity Arkestra3:46
50Enlightenment
recorded in:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
clavinet [Hohner Clavinet]:
Sun Ra
drums (drum set):
Lex Humphries
vocals:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) and June Tyson
Sun Ra and His Astro-Intergalactic Infinity Arkestra3:28
51I’m Gonna Unmask the Batman
alto saxophone:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (on 1974-07-04)
baritone saxophone:
Danny Ray Thompson (on 1974-07-04)
congas:
Stanley Morgan (Atakatune) (on 1974-07-04)
drums (drum set):
Robert Underwood (Aye Aton) (on 1974-07-04)
keyboard [Rocksichord]:
Sun Ra (on 1974-07-04)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (on 1974-07-04)
trumpet:
Akh Tal Ebah (on 1974-07-04)
vocals:
Sam Bankhead (on 1974-07-04)
recorded at:
WXPN in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (on 1974-07-04)
Sun Ra and His Astro-Intergalactic Infinity Arkestra2:18
52The Perfect Man
drums (drum set):
Danny Davis (member of the Sun Ra Arkestra) (on 1973-05-24)
Minimoog:
Sun Ra (on 1973-05-24)
oboe:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (on 1973-05-24)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (on 1973-05-24)
recorded at:
Variety Recording Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1973-05-24)
Sun Ra and His Astro-Intergalactic Infinity Arkestra5:01
53Love in Outer Space
alto clarinet and bongos:
Danny Davis (member of the Sun Ra Arkestra) (in 1975)
drums (drum set):
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1975)
electric bass guitar [electric bass]:
Stafford James (American jazz bassist) (in 1975)
keyboard [Rocksichord]:
Sun Ra (in 1975)
other vocals [vocals (dubbed over)]:
David Henderson (poet and writer) (in 1975)
recording of:
Love in Outer Space
composer:
Sun Ra
Sun Ra and His Astro-Solar-Infinity Arkestra3:51
54Mayan Temple
congas:
Stanley Morgan (Atakatune) (on 1975-06-27)
drums (drum set):
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1975-06-27)
keyboard [Rocksichord] and Minimoog:
Sun Ra (on 1975-06-27)
oboe:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (on 1975-06-27)
recorded at:
Variety Recording Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1975-06-27)
Sun Ra and His Astro-Solar-Infinity Arkestra3:40
55Sky Blues
drums (drum set):
Luqman Ali (on 1978-01-23)
piano:
Sun Ra (on 1978-01-23)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (on 1978-01-23)
trumpet:
Michael Ray (American jazz trumpeter born in 1962) (on 1978-01-23)
recorded at:
Teatro Ciak in Milano (Milan), Milano, Lombardia, Italy (on 1978-01-23)
Sun Ra Quartet2:44
56Disco 2021
drum machine [rhythm machine] and synthesizer [Crumar Maiman]:
Sun Ra (on 1978-01-23)
drums (drum set):
Luqman Ali (on 1978-01-23)
recorded at:
Teatro Ciak in Milano (Milan), Milano, Lombardia, Italy (on 1978-01-23)
Sun Ra Quartet2:35
57Rough House Blues
recorded in:
Montréal (Montreal, city), Québec (Quebec), Canada (in 1979-05)
drums (drum set):
Luqman Ali (in 1979-05)
piano:
Sun Ra (in 1979-05)
Sun Ra3:36
58Cosmo-Extensions
recorded in:
Montréal (Montreal, city), Québec (Quebec), Canada (in 1979-05)
drums (drum set):
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (in 1979-05)
synthesizer:
Sun Ra (in 1979-05)
Sun Ra4:25
59Quest
piano:
Sun Ra (on 1977-07-08)
recorded at:
WKCR (radio station) in Upper Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1977-07-08)
Sun Ra and His Outer Space Arkestra2:36
60Outer Space Plateau
recorded in:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (in 1982)
alto saxophone:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (in 1982)
bassoon:
James Jacson (US jazz percussionist, flautist & bassoonist) (in 1982)
organ:
Sun Ra (in 1982)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1982)
trumpet:
Fred Adams (Trumpet player) (in 1982)
Sun Ra and His Outer Space Arkestra2:24
61Nuclear War
alto saxophone:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (in 1982-09)
baritone saxophone:
Danny Ray Thompson (in 1982-09)
congas and percussion:
Atakatun (in 1982-09)
drums (drum set):
Samarai Celestial (in 1982-09)
French horn:
Vincent Chancey (in 1982-09)
organ, piano and synthesizer and piano:
Sun Ra (in 1982-09)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1982-09)
vocals:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (in 1982-09), Vincent Chancey (in 1982-09), John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1982-09), Tyrone Hill (in 1982-09), James Jacson (US jazz percussionist, flautist & bassoonist) (in 1982-09), Walter Miller (Jazz trumpeter) (in 1982-09), Stanley Morgan (Atakatune) (in 1982-09), Sun Ra (in 1982-09), Danny Ray Thompson (in 1982-09) and June Tyson (in 1982-09)
recorded at:
Variety Recording Studios in New York, New York, United States (in 1982-09)
The Sun Ra Arkestra4.57:45
62Sometimes I’m Happy
alto saxophone:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (in 1982-09)
baritone saxophone:
Danny Ray Thompson (in 1982-09)
bassoon:
James Jacson (US jazz percussionist, flautist & bassoonist) (in 1982-09)
congas and percussion:
Atakatun (in 1982-09)
drums (drum set):
Samarai Celestial (in 1982-09)
French horn:
Vincent Chancey (in 1982-09)
keyboard [electric keyboard] and organ, piano and synthesizer:
Sun Ra (in 1982-09)
percussion:
Stanley Morgan (Atakatune) (in 1982-09)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1982-09)
trombone:
Tyrone Hill (in 1982-09)
trumpet:
Walter Miller (Jazz trumpeter) (in 1982-09)
vocals:
June Tyson (in 1982-09)
recorded at:
Variety Recording Studios in New York, New York, United States (in 1982-09)
cover recording of:
Sometimes I’m Happy (in 1982-09)
lyricist:
Vincent Youmans
composer:
Irving Caesar
publisher:
Harms, Inc.
part of:
Hit the Deck (1927 musical)
part of:
Hit the Deck (1955 movie)
The Sun Ra Arkestra4:30
63On Jupiter / Cosmo Drama (Prophetika 1)
recorded in:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (in 1978)
alto saxophone and oboe:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (in 1978)
baritone saxophone:
Julian Priestley (in 1978) and Danny Ray Thompson (in 1978)
bass clarinet:
Eloe Omoe (in 1978)
congas:
Stanley Morgan (Atakatune) (in 1978)
drums (drum set):
Luqman Ali (in 1978) and James Jacson (US jazz percussionist, flautist & bassoonist) (in 1978)
electric bass guitar [electric bass]:
Richard Williams (Sun Ra bassist) (in 1978)
electric guitar:
Dale Williams (Sun Ra guitarist) (in 1978)
keyboard [keyboards] and spoken vocals [declamation]:
Sun Ra (in 1978)
tenor saxophone:
John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1978)
trumpet:
Eddie Gale (in 1978) and Michael Ray (American jazz trumpeter born in 1962) (in 1978)
vocals:
Marshall Allen (American free jazz saxophonist) (in 1978), Eddie Gale (in 1978), John Gilmore (US saxophonist, played with Sun Ra) (in 1978), James Jacson (US jazz percussionist, flautist & bassoonist) (in 1978), Eloe Omoe (in 1978), Julian Priestley (in 1978), Michael Ray (American jazz trumpeter born in 1962) (in 1978), Danny Ray Thompson (in 1978) and June Tyson (in 1978)
Sun Ra and His Astro-Solar-Infinity Arkestra3:12
64Cosmo Drama (Prophetika 2)
spoken vocals [declamation]:
Sun Ra (in 1979)
recorded at:
Soundscape in New York, New York, United States (in 1979)
Sun Ra and His Astro-Solar-Infinity Arkestra3:17
65I Am the Instrument
recorded in:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (in 1991)
harp [thrash harp], toy piano and spoken vocals [recitation]:
Sun Ra (in 1991)
Sun Ra6:59