Lights On A Satellite (Vinyle LP - Édition Orange & Magenta) / Sun Ra Arkestra

Description

Driven by the free spirit of the Sun Ra Arkestra, Lights On A Satellite lands with a vibrant pulse, featuring an intense groove rooted in the heart of swing. This recording is a vibrant tribute to the lifelong work of Marshall Allen, who celebrated his 100th birthday on May 25, 2024. Recorded on June 16, 2024, at the legendary Power Station Studio A in New York, this album celebrates the virtuosity of an extraordinary musician: multi-instrumentalist, arranger, bandleader, educator, and guardian of Sun Ra's precious legacy. A pivotal figure in jazz, Marshall Allen possesses one of the genre's most singular voices. His uniquely expressive alto saxophone has shaped the sound of the Sun Ra Arkestra since 1958. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, and named a 2025 NEA Jazz Master, he embodies, like no other, this music now recognized as American classical music. A participant in all the great eras of jazz, Marshall Allen continues to shine through the clarity of his tone and the depth of his playing. With his innovative use of Steiner's Electronic Valve Instrument (E.V.I.), he has opened up an unprecedented sonic universe that propels his art firmly into the 21st century.