In Some Far Place: Roma '77 captures the cosmic genius of Sun Ra and his Arkestra in a mesmerizing live performance recorded in Rome during a transformative period in jazz history. Known for his boundary-breaking compositions and otherworldly soundscapes, Sun Ra leads his ensemble through an adventurous set that blends avant-garde textures with deep grooves, reaffirming his place as one of jazz’s true innovators.
This album stands out as a newly unearthed gem, mastered from the original tapes and revealing previously unheard material from Sun Ra’s prolific 1977 European tour. Featuring a compelling mix of originals and imaginative interpretations of jazz standards, In Some Far Place: Roma '77 invites listeners to experience the energy and spontaneity that defined Sun Ra’s legendary live shows.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Strut
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 04/16/2016
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TRACKS
A1. Introduction
A2. Untitled 1
A3. Spontaneous Simplicity
A4. Space Is The Place
B1. Outer Spaceways Incorporated
B2. Untitled 2
B3. Trying To Put The Blame On Me
B4. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
C1. How Am I To Know?
C2. I Cover The Waterfront
C3. Love In Outer Space
C4. Calling Planet Earth
D1. St Louis Blues
14. Ladybird / Half Nelson
D3. Willow Weep For Me
D4. Take The 'A' Train
CD1-1. Introduction
CD1-2. Untitled 1
CD1-3. Spontaneous Simplicity
CD1-4. Space Is The Place
CD1-5. Calling Planet Earth
CD1-6. Outer Spaceways Incorporated
CD1-7. Penthouse Serenade
CD1-8. Untitled 2
CD1-9. Trying To Put The Blame On Me
CD1-10. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
CD2-1. How Am I To Know?
CD2-2. I Cover The Waterfront
CD2-3. Love In Outer Space
CD2-4. El Is A Sound Of Joy
CD2-5. St Louis Blues
CD2-6. Ladybird / Half Nelson
CD2-7. Willow Weep For Me
CD2-8. Take The 'A' Train
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