Sun Ra – Space Is The Place

Jimi Tenor: This one I actually had on CD. I think it’s on vinyl as well. I owned the special package of the VHS tape, CD and postcards that came out from Blast First. I love Sun Ra and have listened to all kinds of albums from him. But I think early 70’s was the greatest period in his career. He had the Moog and Farfisa, the songs were catchy but very challenging the same time. June Tyson was in the band singing in that theatrical almost Brecht-type of voice. I actually remember first hearing her and it was too artistic for me. But then I got used to her style and have loved it ever after. I saw Sun Ra in NY around 1990. That was a life changing experience for me. In that concert the warm up big band was one of the legendary pro big bands. They were also great….but when Sun Ra came on stage people went wild. The difference was too much! In Sun Ra’s favor.