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Album · 1965

The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra, Volume 1

by Sun Ra

Released
1965
Label
ESP-Disk
Catalogue no.
1014
Tracklist
7 tracks
Length
35:08
Country
US

“The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra, Volume 1” is an album by Sun Ra, released in 1965 on ESP-Disk. The original release has 7 tracks with a running time of 35:08. The line-up features Jimmy Johnson (percussion, timpani), John Gilmore (tenor saxophone, timpani), Marshall Allen (alto saxophone, bell), Sun Ra (electronic instruments, marimba) and Bernard Pettaway (bass trombone).

Who played on The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra, Volume 1

  • Jimmy Johnson percussion, timpani on 2 tracks
  • John Gilmore tenor saxophone, timpani on 2 tracks
  • Marshall Allen alto saxophone, bell, piccolo, cymbal on 1 track
  • Sun Ra electronic instruments, marimba, piano, timpani on 1 track
  • Bernard Pettaway bass trombone
  • Chris Capers trumpet
  • Danny Davis alto saxophone, flute
  • Pat Patrick baritone saxophone, percussion
  • Robert Cummings bass clarinet, wood block
  • Ronnie Boykins bass
  • Teddy Nance trombone

Tracklist

  1. A1 Heliocentric — Sun Ra 4:21
  2. A2 Outer Nothingness — Sun Ra 7:38
  3. A3 Other Worlds — Sun Ra 4:36
  4. B1 The Cosmos — Sun Ra 7:30
  5. B2 Of Heavenly Things — Sun Ra 5:46
  6. B3 Nebulae — Sun Ra 3:20
  7. B4 Dancing in the Sun — Sun Ra 1:56

Production

  • Richard Alderson recording

More albums by Sun Ra

Jazz by Sun Ra 1957 · Transition The Futuristic Sounds of Sun Ra 1962 · Savoy Records Rocket Number Nine Take Off for the Planet Venus 1967 · El Saturn Records Monorails and Satellites, Volume 2 1969 · El Saturn Records Nothing Is… 1970 · ESP‐Disk’ Astro Black 1972 · impulse! Monorails and Satellites 1973 · El Saturn Records Space Is the Place 1973 · Blue Thumb Records The Antique Blacks 1974 · El Saturn Records What's New? 1975 · El Saturn Records Cosmos 1976 · Cobra Lanquidity 1978 · Philly Jazz Inc.

Frequently asked questions

Who played on The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra, Volume 1?

The line-up of The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra, Volume 1 includes Jimmy Johnson (percussion, timpani), John Gilmore (tenor saxophone, timpani), Marshall Allen (alto saxophone, bell), Sun Ra (electronic instruments, marimba), Bernard Pettaway (bass trombone), Chris Capers (trumpet), Danny Davis (alto saxophone, flute) and Pat Patrick (baritone saxophone, percussion).

Which label released The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra, Volume 1?

The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra, Volume 1 was released in 1965 on ESP-Disk (1014).

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