Credits:

Sun Ra & His Blue Universe Arkestra

Description:

The Universe in Blue is a fantastic set. The title cut is just a slow blues soloing showcase with Sun Ra's "intergalactic space organ," trumpet (not sure who), John Gilmore's tenor sax, and back to Ra. June Tyson takes center stage for "Blackman", giving a particularly impassioned performance. "In a Blue Mood" (just Ra and Luqman Ali on drums) and "Another Shade of Blue" are just back-to-the-basics blues form for more soloing. Ra sticks to organ for the entire date, and it's just wonderful to hear what the Arkestra does with such a "simple" form. This is a fairly rare, fairly inside date, and fans of Ra and Gilmore's playing will be especially pleased. ~ Sean Westergaard

Tracklisting:

1.Universe in Blue, Pt. 1
2.Universe in Blue, Pt. 2
3.Blackman
4.In a Blue Mood
5.Another Shade of Blue