SUN RA ARCHESTRA — Swirling (2020) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The planets align as the mighty Sun Ra Arkestra, under the direction of the maestro Marshall Allen, are releasing their first studio album in over twenty years, ‘Swirling’.

“We truly hope that this recording brings much joy to a planet which is so deeply in need of a spirit sound and vibration,” states saxophonist Knoel Scott. “We hope it contributes to a change in the ominous direction of man’s journey through the cosmos.”

“This new release is the Arkestra’s love offering to the world,” concludes Marshall Allen. “Beta music for a better world.”

Recorded at Rittenhouse Soundworks in Philadelphia, the new recording represents the continuation of a heartfelt rebirth of the Arkestra under Allen’s guidance since Sun Ra left the planet in 1993, gaining new generations of followers from their regular touring across the globe. With a big band line-up featuring long-standing Arkestra members including Danny Ray Thompson (RIP), Michael Ray, Vincent Chancey, Knoel Scott, Cecil Brooks, Atakatune (RIP), Elson Nascimento and Tyler Mitchell, the album is a full-blooded celebration of Sun Ra’s legacy. bandcamp.com 
Tracklist :
1.           Satellites Are Spinning / Lights On A Satellite 8:00
Written-By – Sun Ra
2.        Seductive Fantasy 11:49
Written-By – Sun Ra
3.        Swirling 7:42
Written-By – Marshall Allen
4.        Angels And Demons At Play 7:05
Written-By – Sun Ra
5.        Sea Of Darkness / Darkness 5:06
Written-By – Sun Ra
6.        Rocket No. 9 5:00
Written-By – Sun Ra
7.        Astro Black 4:51
Written-By – Sun Ra
8.        Infinity / I'll Wait For You 9:18
Written-By – Sun Ra
9.        Sunology 4:25
Written-By – Sun Ra
10.        Door Of The Cosmos / Say 7:29
Written-By – Sun Ra
Credits : 
Alto Saxophone – Knoel Scott
Alto Saxophone, Electronic Valve Instrument [EVI] – Marshall Allen
Baritone Saxophone, Flute – Danny Ray Thompson
Bass – Tyler Mitchell
Congas – Stanley "Atakatune" Morgan
Cover [Original Cover Artwork By] – Lewis Heriz
Directed By [Under The Direction Of] – Marshall Allen
Drums – Wayne Anthony Smith, Jr.
French Horn – Vincent Chancey
Guitar – Dave Hotep
Performer – Sun Ra Arkestra
Piano – Farid Barron
Surdo [Surdo Drums], Percussion – Elson Nascimento
Tenor Saxophone, Flute – James Stewart 
Text By [Poem "Calling Planet Earth", August 1990] – Sun Ra
Trombone, Vocals – Dave Davis 
Trumpet – Cecil Brooks, Michael Ray
Vocals, Violin – Tara Middleton