Sun Ra On Jupiter

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• Sun Ras On Jupiter (1979) is a vibrant blend of interstellar funk, cosmic jazz, and mystical groove that stands as one of the Arkestra’s most approachable and rhythmically infectious recordings. Unlike his more abstract free jazz works, this album locks into heavy basslines, danceable grooves, and tightly arranged horn charts, giving it an immediate appeal. The Arkestra sounds both grounded and celestial here, anchored by deep funk rhythms while still venturing into Sun Ra’s trademark space-age territory.

  Each of the three tracks showcases a different facet of Sun Ras artistry: the title track sways with a buoyant, joyful momentum; UFO delivers swaggering disco-funk with otherworldly synths; and Seductive Fantasy unfolds like a drifting cosmic suite. The result is a record that feels both conceptually rich and musically gripping. For newcomers to Sun Ra, On Jupiter provides a perfect point of entry into his vast universe, demonstrating his ability to synthesize innovation with groove.

  Reviews

  This is as funky as Sun Ra ever got, and you really have to hear it to believe it. AllMusic

  UFO is a delicious, funky song that marries the bandleaders outer space gaze with the eras deep disco ruminations. Bandcamp Daily

  This is simply beautiful music! Essential! Rodger Coleman, Bandcamp

  A magical mix of colours from Sun Ras varied palette. Christopher Trent, Art Yard

  A cosmic fusion of deep funk, interstellar jazz, and avant-garde soundscapes. Strut Records

• Artist: Sun Ra Label: Strut Format: LP Units: 1 Country: Worldwide Genre: Jazz Style: Avant-Garde Jazz, Free Funk, Free Jazz, Funk, Jazz-Funk, Soul-Jazz, Space-Age

• A1 On Jupiter
  A2 Ufo
  B Seductive Fantasy