This 1971 live recording captures Sun Ra and his Arkestra in a period of intense creative activity, showcasing their signature blend of free jazz, psychedelic rock, and African rhythms.
- "Excelsior Mill" was recorded live at the Tyrone Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 14, 1971.
- The album was originally released as a double LP in 1971 on the Sun Ra Records label.
- The 2024 Modern Harmonic reissue includes newly unearthed liner notes and archival photos from the period.
Sun Ra was a prolific jazz composer, bandleader, and pianist known for his avant-garde, experimental approach to music and his philosophical explorations of space. He led his Arkestra for over four decades, influencing countless musicians across genres. At the time of "Excelsior Mill's" release in 2024, Sun Ra had been deceased for nearly thirty years, yet his music continued to be reissued and discovered by new audiences.
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