SUN RA mega-Classic: MAGIC CITY- '73 Impulse LP- SEALED

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Jan 14, 2005 Sold Date

Jan 4, 2005 Start Date

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"The Magic City" on IMPULSE RECORDS ( AS-9243 ) featuring Ra with John Gilmore, Pat Patrick, Marshall Allen, Danny Davis, Harry Spencer, Robert Cummings, Walter Miller, Ali Hassan, Chris Capers, Teddy Nance, Bernard Pettaway, Ronnie Boykins and Roger Blank performing "The Magic City", "The Shadow World", "Abstract Eye" and "Abstract I".

Here's the rave review from ALLMUSIC.COM:

" The boundaries of Sun Ra's self-proclaimed "space jazz" underwent a transformation in the mid-'60s. The Magic City is an aural snapshot of that metamorphic process. Many enthusiasts and scholars consider this to be among Ra's most definitive studio recordings. Although the "city" in the album's title was thought to have been New York — where the disc was recorded — it is actually Ra's earthly birthplace of Birmingham, AL. The Magic City consists of four free jazz compositions: the album side-length title track, "The Shadow World," "Abstract Eye," and "Abstract I" — two variants of a common work. These pieces are essentially ensemble improvisations recorded live. Any direction from Ra, indicating the order of soloists for instance, would be given either through his playing or with hand signals. Sun Ra & His Solar Myth Arkestra took up residency in Manhattan's East Village in the early to mid-'60s. Their neighbors included Pharaoh Saunders as well as Babatunde Olatunji. In fact, "The Shadow World," "Abstract Eye," and "Abstract I" were actually recorded in Olatunji's loft. The title track begins with weaving distant and frenetic lines from Ronnie Boykins (bass) and Ra (piano, clavoline), connected by intermittent eruptions from Roger Blank (drums). All the while, Marshall Allen's dreamlike piccolo randomly maneuvers through the sonic haze. The piece also contains an ensemble onslaught that abruptly contrasts with everything experienced up through that point. In the wake of the innately earthbound "Magic City" are three comparatively shorter pieces with subtle undercurrents that return Ra to space motifs. For example, the importance of sonic contrast defines "The Shadow World" by juxtaposing the lightly churning bass and cymbal into some surreal keyboard interjections from Ra. The Magic City also comes with an insightful liner notes essay from Ra scholar John F. Szwed, aiding in understanding the circumstances surrounding this piece of free jazz genius."

This gatefold record album is the original 1973 Impulse pressing. It is in FACTORY SEALED condition with no cut-out notches or punch holes. In other words, a rare cosmic gem!

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