Sun Ra - Mayan Temples (1990)

One of the finest Sun Ra recordings from his final years, this effort is particularly recommended due to the many Ra keyboard solos and John Gilmore features, the latter of which include a tenor showcase on "Opus In Springtime." Trumpeters Michael Ray and Ahmed Abdullah, altoist Marshall Allen and singer June Tyson also have their spots, and the repertoire consists of ten Ra originals (including a remake of "El Is the Sound of Joy") and three standard ballads. Overall, this is a fine all-around studio set. Recommended.

AMG review by Scott Yanow

677. [446]  Sun Ra Arkestra

Mayan Temples

Sun Ra (p, syn, voc); Michael Ray (tp, voc); Ahmed Abdullah (tp, voc); Tyrone Hill (tb, voc); Marshall Allen (as, fl, perc); Noël Scott (as, perc); John Gilmore (ts, timb, voc); James Jacson (bsn, Inf-d, voc); Jothan Callins (eb); Buster Smith (d); Clifford Barbaro (d); Jorge Silva (repinique, perc); Elson Nascimento (surdo grande, perc); Ron McBee (cga, perc); June Tyson (voc).

Mondial Sound, Milano, Italy
July 24-25, 1990

from Campbell / Trent  The Earthly Recordings 2nd ed.

I think Michael Ray did an amazing job of mixing this LP.  I can't remember hearing another studio album that sounds as detailed and carefully crafted yet fully maintains the feel and energy of a live performance.

 Sun Ra Arkestra
Mayan Temples (1990)
Black Saint CD Reissue 120121-OD
2009

1.  Dance of the Language Barrier   3:58
2.  Bygone   5:16
3.  Discipline No. 1   4:58
4.  Alone Together   7:02
5.  Prelude To Stargazers   5:17
6.  Mayan Temples   7:40
7.  I'll Never Be The Same   4:57
8.  Stardust From Tomorrow   3:39
9.  El Is The Sound Of Joy   5:26
10. Time After Time   4:21
11. Opus In Springtime   6:42
12. Theme On The Stargazers   14:10
13. Sunset On The River Nile   5:43

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 Sun Ra Arkestra
Mayan Temples (1990)
Mo'Smog Records - 124020-1
2 x Vinyl, LP, Reissue
2002  Italy

 1.  A1 Sunset On The Night On The River Nile   5:42
2.  A2 Opus In Springtime   6:40
3.  A3 El Is The Sound Of Joy   5:23
4.  B1 Stardust From Tomorrow   3:39
5.  B2 Alone Together   7:01
6.  B3 Discipline No.1   4:54
7.  C1 Theme On The Stargazers   14:05
8.  C2 Time After Time   4:20
9.  D1 Dance Of The Language Barrier   3:57
10. D2 Mayan Temples   7:40
11. D3 Bygone   5:14


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