Fred+adams

Fred Astaire (born Frederick Austerlitz;[1] May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987) was an American dancer, singer, actor, choreographer and television presenter. He is widely regarded as the most influential dancer in the history of film…

Adams' compositions are sung by the highly rated Cole. The New York-based vocalist was recommended by saxophonist Eric Alexander, who had recorded with her on a Fred Hersch album. For this first ever pairing of his music with words, Carner got poet/lyricist Barry Wallenstein, his friend and mentor at City College of New York (CCNY).

Four different groups led by Sun Ra are featured on this intriguing if generally ragged set. Although Ra's usual band members of the period appear on most of the cuts (including singer June Tyson, trumpeter Michael Ray, altoist Marshall Allen and tenor saxophonist John Gilmore), this CD also has many musicians one would not expect in this setting during 1988-89: drummer Billy Higgins, trombonist Julian Priester, Don Cherry on pocket trumpet, altoist James Spaulding and (briefly out of retirement) trumpeter Tommy Turrentine. The ensembles perform some typically eccentric Ra compositions, including "Stardust for Tomorrow," "Love In Outer Space" and "Hole In the Sky," in bands ranging from four (the unusual quartet of Cherry, Spaulding, Ra and singer Tyson) to 22 pieces.

Sun Ra - Blue Delight (1989) {A&M Records CD 5260}
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© 1989 A&M Records | CD 5260
Jazz / Avant-Garde Jazz / Experimental Big Band / Jazz Funk / Progressive Jazz

Sun Ra recorded two albums for A&M Records, this one and Purple Night. This one is, by far, the better of the two and it ranks as one of Sun Ra's finest. The music is very accessible, but this is not ordinary jazz, by any stretch of the ear. Sun Ra and the Arkestra perform four Sun Ra compositions and four well-known jazz numbers, with an Arkestra twist. While Lanquidity, another neglected masterpiece, has a late night feel, this album is upbeat and lively. It frolics!