Jazz
Sun Ra Primary Artist
Marshall Allen Alto Saxophone, Flute, Percussion
Robert Barry Drums, Percussion
Ronnie Boykins Bass
Phil Cohran Harp, Percussion, Trumpet
John Gilmore Bells, Percussion, Tenor Saxophone
Wilburn Green Electric Bass
Arthur Hoyle Trumpet
Thomas "Bugs" Hunter Drums, Photography
Tommy Hunter Drums
Pat Patrick Baritone Saxophone, Percussion
Julian Priester Trombone
Nate Pryor Trombone
James Scales Alto Saxophone
Edward Skinner Percussion
James Spaulding Alto Saxophone
Walter Strickland Trumpet
Two complete albums on one CD. Covering the years 1956-60, Spaceways samples various bands from the Chicago years. In contrast, Bad and Beautiful features the core band upon its arrival in New York City, before adding new members. This sextet recording shows Ra in transition from the show tunes and standards of his nightclub past, and his ongoing search for new sounds. |
