This product is a Record Store Day title and not available to pre-order.Available to buy in-store from 8am on Saturday, 20/04/2024 (Record Store Day).Any remaining copies will be available to buy online from 8pm on Monday 22/04/2024.SUN RA AT THE SHOWCASE: LIVE INCHICAGO contains previously unissued liverecordings of the legendary intergalacticcomposer/pianist Sun Ra captured live atJoe Segal's Jazz Showcase in Chicago, IL between November 4-10, 1977.This is an official release on producer Zev Feldman'sJazz Detective record label, in partnership with Elemental Music, and in cooperation with the Sun Ra Trust. Researched and compiled by longtime Sun Ra archivist Michael D. Anderson, and transferred from the original tape reels, this limited-edition 180-gram 2-LP edition (and deluxe 2-CD set) includes an extensive insert with rare photographs; liner notes by GRAMMY winning author and historian Ashley Kahn; and interviews and statements from a who's who of music icons.Arkestra PersonnelJohn Gilmore - Tenor SaxMarshall Allen - Alto Sax, Flute & KoraDanny Davis - Alto Sax, FluteElo OmoE - Alto & Bass ClarinetDanny Thompson - Baritone Sax & FluteMichael Ray - TrumpetAhmed Abdullah - TrumpetEmmett McDonald - Bass TrumpetVincent Chancey - French HornDale Williams - Guitar (02-21-1976 Recording Only)Richard William - BassLuqman Ali - DrumsEddie Thomas - Drums & VocalJames Jacson - Ancient Ihnfinity Drum & OboeAtakatune - CongasJune Tyson - VocalCheryl Banks-Smith - VocalWister (Judith Holton) – Vocal
