SUN RA The Heliocentric Worlds Of Sun Ra, Vol. 2 ORIGINAL 1966 ESP-DISK

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SUN RA The Heliocentric Worlds Of Sun Ra, Vol. 2 ORIGINAL 1966 ESP-DISK

BEAUTIFUL COPY w/EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN SOUND, ONCE PLAYED

SUN RA AND HIS SOLAR ARKESTRA
The Heliocentric Worlds Of Sun Ra, Vol. 2

ORIGINAL 1966 US ESP-DISK PRESSING (1017) OF SUN RA'S STUNNING 'The Heliocentric Worlds Of Sun Ra, Vol. 2'
Recorded at RLA Sound Studios, New York City, November 16, 1965
IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION THROUGHOUT
AN EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL COPY OF THIS SENSATIONAL PIECE OF WORK FROM THE UNIQUE RA

Sun Ra - piano, tuned bongos and clavioline
Marshall Allen - alto saxophone, piccolo, flute
Pat Patrick - baritone saxophone
Walter Miller - trumpet
John Gilmore - tenor saxophone
Robert Cummings - bass clarinet
Ronnie Boykins - bass
Roger Blank - percussion

* FROM A SMALL COLLECTION OF JAZZ LPs I RECENTLY ACQUIRED (and will be listing over the coming days) - FROM A SINGLE OWNER WHO TAPED THEM ONTO REEL-TO-REEL - SO ONLY PLAYED ONCE OR TWICE - AND THEN CAREFULLY STORED IN PLASTIC SLEEVES (so all the covers are practically like-new) - I GUARANTEE YOU WON'T FIND BETTER COPIES

PRESSED WITH THE ORIGINAL ESP-DISK LABELS - BLACK & WHITE AND GROOVED
MARTIX: ESPM 1017 A-1, ORT - 2, DBH (boxed) / ESP 1017 B
THE RECORD IS HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL THICK CARD MATT SLEEVE WITH BOXED "Write for Free Catalog to: ESP-DISK 156 Fifth Avenue New York NY 10010"
THE TRACK ORDER ON THE SLEEVE READS SIDE A: The Sun Myth
THE LABELS HAVE 'The Sun Myth' CORRECTLY LISTED ON SIDE B

Although "Vol. 2" in the title implies some degree of continuity with its predecessor, this is a bit of a misnomer as the only acknowledged connection with The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra, Vol. 1 is the order in which they were recorded/issued.
Due in part to the wider exposure and distribution of the ESP label, enthusiasts and critics were unanimous in their recognition of this masterpiece of free jazz -- or, as Ra called it, "space jazz."
The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra, Vol. 2 is comprised of three unique compositions: "The Sun Myth," "A House of Beauty," and "Cosmic Chaos."
Sun Ra's work with an ensemble often presents a stated emphasis on the percussive nature of solos as well as within the group context. The underlying freeform anti-structure allows defining contrasts that ultimately establish the progressing sonic sculpture.
"The Sun Myth" showcases Ra's definitive capabilities to guide his assembled musicians from anywhere within said group.
He is heard on this recording initiating improvisational exchanges on tuned bongos -- for a portion of the track -- rather than from his customary keyboards. The resulting interactions include mesmerising bass solos from Ronnie Boykins as well as some impassioned alto sax work from Marshall Allen.
Directly contrasting is "A House of Beauty." where the emphasis shifts, juxtaposing Allen's unfettered piccolo solos with Ra on piano and Robert Cumming on bass clarinet. Of particular note here are Ra's achingly lyrical piano runs and chord progressions, which weave between the light percussion beds and the dominant woodwind section.
"Cosmic Chaos" is the most archetypal of the ensemble works that Ra and his various Arkestras would produce throughout the '60s. The extended piece begins with rush upon rush of aggressive counterpoint, building into unreserved group crescendos that are likewise punctuated by various woodwind soloists

Side A:
A House Of Beauty (5:10)
Cosmic Chaos (14:15)
Side B:
The Sun Myth (17:20)

LABELS: MINT-
Clean, bright and unmarked labels with just one or two light spindle marks
VINYL Visual: EXCELLENT/EXCELLENT+
Both surfaces retain their original deep glossy sheen.
Side One has a couple of superficial marks but these are purely cosmetic and have little/no audio impact (and as the record is practical untouched I would guess they have been there since new)
VINYL Audio: EXCELLENT++
Lovely copy which plays beautifully throughout with no major audio issues of note.
Played only once (or twice) on top quality equipment the sound performance is crystal clear and incredibly immediate (sounds stunning) and the record plays to a much higher standard than its visual grading may suggest.
There is the (very, very) occasional, intermittent soft background 'tick' (nothing loud or intrusive) but no scratches, no surface noise/crackle and no other audible distractions present - this is a really superb playing copy
SLEEVE: NEAR MINT
The original 1966 thick card matt cover is clean and unmarked with no splits and only the lightest of rubbing to the surfaces - otherwise, like-new

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