Sun Ra THE MAGIC CITY Impulse AS-9243 First Ed. Vinyl LP Ex-NM Music from 1960

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"The Magic City" by Sun Ra
First Edition.  Impulse AS-9243  1973
Reissue of 1966 Saturn Research LPB711
Music Recorded by Sun Ra 1960. 
Vinyl - Mint Minus.   Side B played once.  Side A - partly played.  About 2 seconds of very, very slight surface noise thus the 'minus'.
Sleeve - Excellent - Please see photos.  Some edge wear, but it is very Solid.  Album has two punch holes through lower left corner signifying 'cut-out'.  Holes go right through original Sleeve from ABC Impulse which we will send along to winner of item.
FYI this was last edition with Original Cover Art. This is Gatefold Style LP.  Please see photos. 
Matrix   Side A   T1  AS 9243 A               Side B   T2  AS 9243 B 
Lower right back shows logo for Saturn Research with name of recording company beneath logo. Below that is rectangular box with Impulse most prominent and to right in small letters abc records.
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Tracks:
Side One
1.  The Magic City - Composed and arranged by Sun Ra       Enterplanetary Koncepts  27:24
      Sun Ra, clavoline and piano; Pat Patrick, baritone saxophone       and flute; John Gilmore, tenor saxophone; Marshall Allen,       alto saxophone, flute, oboe and piccolo; Danny Davis, alto       saxophone and flute; Harry Spencer, alto saxophone; Robert       Cummings, bass clarinet; Walter Miller, trumpet; Ali Hassan,       trombone;  Roger Blank, percussion; Ronnie Boykins, bass.
Side Two
1.  The Shadow World  10:59 2.  Abstract Eye  2:45 3.  Abstract "I"  4:01 
    Sun Ra, bass marimba, piano, tympani, electronic celeste,     Sun Harp, and dragon drum; Pat Patrick, baritone saxophone,     flute, and tympani;  John Gilmore, tenor saxophone;  Marshall     Allen, alto saxophone, flute, oboe and piccolo;  Danny Davis,     alto saxophone, and flute;  Robert Cummings, bass clarinet;      Ronnie Boykins, bass;  Chris Capers, trumpet; Teddy Nance,     trombone;  Bernard Pettaway, trombone;  Jimmi Johnson,      percussion; Other drums by member of the Arkestra.
Produced by Alton Abraham Recorded in 1960 Presented by Saturn Records These recordings were originally available on Saturn Records  Illustration, Don Bied


Review:
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 Sanders 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.  AllMusic
Note:  Reference to 'transformation in mid 1960's' may/may not be accurate.  Reviewer does not seem to take note that this music was recorded in 1960.  "Art Forms Of Dimensions Tomorrow" music was recorded in 1961.  We find direct connection between first LP from Sun Ra "Super-Sonic Jazz", "Art Forms of Dimensions Tomorrow", and "The Magic City".  The LP's "Sun Song" and "Sound Of Joy" recorded (as was Super-Sonic Jazz) in 1950's to our ears, take a different turn in their explorations. Round 'n Round


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