On Jupiter
by Sun Ra
- Type: Album
- Released: 1 November 1979
- Label: El Saturn
- Country: United States
- Community rating: 3.97/5 from 4 ratings
Artists on this release: Luqman Ali, Disco Kid, Atakatune, Dale Williams, Taylor Richardson, Danny Ray Thompson, Eddie Gale, June Tyson, Steve Clarke, James Jacson, Marshall Allen, Michael Ray, Julian Pressley
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Embracing the infectious, bass-heavy grooves of the late-70s disco era, the cosmic jazz visionary guided his Arkestra into remarkably accessible funk territory. The title track features lush, rhythmic vocal chants juxtaposed against space-age synthesizer lines and chaotic horn blasts. Despite the dancefloor-friendly approach, the deeply eccentric, Afrofuturist ethos of the ensemble remains entirely uncompromised.
Genres
Descriptors: party, melodic, improvisation, space, spacey, funky, avant-garde, percussive
Tracklist
Credits
- Sun Ra - primary artist, piano, organ, vocals, written-by
- Marshall Allen - alto saxophone, flute, oboe
- Leroy Butler - artwork
- Julian Pressley - baritone saxophone
- Danny Ray Thompson - baritone saxophone, flute
- Steve Clarke - bass
- James Jacson - bassoon, flute
- Luqman Ali - drums