"NUITS DE LA FONDATION MAEGHT VOL 1" SUN RA 1971 FRANCE SHANDAR LIVE GATEFOLD LP SR 10.001 

Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): SR 10001 A Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): SR 10001 B Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout stamped - Variants 1 & 2): SR 10001 B
Recorded live at Saint Paul de Vence, France, 3/5 August 1970. Compositions and Poems by Sun Ra.
Intergalactic instruments played by Sun Ra
Inner gatefold notes (In French) by 
"Nuits de la Fondation Maeght" is a by American composer, bandleader and keyboardist recorded in 1970 France and released in two volumes on the label.
awarded both albums 4½ stars stating "As a rule, free and avant-garde jazz are a decidedly acquired taste. However, for discerning palettes, these instalments present the aggregate at their absolute pinnacle in terms of performance and inspiration" and noting the performances cover "a wide variety of styles and approaches, proving that the combo were far more multifaceted and involved than often given credit for"
AllMusic Review by Lindsay Planer:
" "Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, Vol. 1" (1970) is the first of two releases capturing Sun Ra and the Arkestra at Saint Paul de Vence, Côte d'Azur, France, in August of 1970, on what was their first European excursion. As a rule, free and avant-garde jazz are a decidedly acquired taste. However, for discerning palettes, these instalments present the aggregate at their absolute pinnacle in terms of performance and inspiration. The four works included here offer a wide variety of styles and approaches, proving that the combo were far more multifaceted and involved than often given credit for. "Enlightenment" is a suitable opener, featuring a vocal duet between June Tyson (vocals) and John Gilmore (tenor sax/drums/vocals). This ambles subtly into another brief lyric on "The Star Gazers," followed by an inventive and elaborate piano solo from Ra. The bandleader is clearly enthused throughout, translating in what is perceived as even quicker and more potent inflections. These continue during a full-ensemble reading of "Shadow World," which is given a worthy workout. The flurry and fury in Marshall Allen's alto sax are countered with more of Ra's highly intricate assertions. One of the most inspired keyboard performances from Ra is the appropriately titled "Cosmic Explorer." There are moments that vacillate from terrifying to sublime as the artist methodically investigates the sounds, carefully constructing his progressive arrangements. Much like the Arkestra presentation, Ra's solos are complex, more than making up for any lack of structure with a motivated performance".

Track listing, personnel and credits:

Track listing:

All compositions by Sun Ra except as indicated

Volume 1:

"Enlightment" (Ra, Hobart Dotson) - 2:56 "The Star Gazers" - 3:08 "Shadow World"- 13:20 "The Cosmic Explorer" - 19:45 Personnel:

- , , Kwame Hadi - Akh Tal Ebah - , trumpet - , , - , , , , - , tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, , , flute, percussion James Jacson - clarinet, oboe, flute Danny Davis - alto saxophone, flute, percussion - alto saxophone, flute, clarinet - baritone saxophone, alto saxophone, flute - , , - bass Rashid Salim IV - , Nimrod Hunt - John Goldsmith - drums, - drums, percussion - vocals Gloristeena Knight - , vocals Verta Grosvenor - space goddess, dance, vocals

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