EP · 2017
Tracklist
Side 1
1. "The Schimmel Impromptu" (4:34)
Side 2
1. "Sun Ra Interview With Jez Nelson" (Jazz FM, 7th June 1990) (12:08)
Line-up/Musicians
piano solo
About this release
Gearbox 7" vinyl GB 1538
In honour of Record Store Day 2017, Gearbox has put together a rather special Sun Ra 7". Cut at 33rpm, the A-side boasts a previously unreleased piano improvisation by the spiritual jazz legend. It's as free-spirited and freaky as you'd expect, but also stunningly beautiful and, at times, impressively jaunty. It may take a few listens to fully comprehend, but it's more than worth the attention. The improvisation was captured during a rare 1990 interview with Jazz FM's Jez Nelson, so it's fitting that a 12-minute excerpt from that chat - featuring Sun Ra explaining some of his spiritual beliefs and approach to composition - can be found stretched out across the B-side. There are only 750 of these floating around, so grab a copy while you can.
Thanks to snobb for the addition