Sun Ra Arkestra

The Sun Ra Arkestra, a legendary jazz band, continues to captivate audiences with their unique blend of free jazz, avant-garde, and traditional jazz elements. Led by the visionary Sun Ra, the Arkestra began in the early 1950s and has since become one of the greatest big bands of all time. Under the direction of saxophonist Marshall Allen, the group honors Sun Ra's legacy as a composer, bandleader, pianist, poet, and Afro-Futurist philosopher. Their recent album, "New Dawn," released on Week-End Records, showcases the Arkestra's mastery and features a mix of Sun Ra's compositions and early 20th-century American music. Commissioned to create an accessible and healing album in the Covid era, the Sun Ra Arkestra delivers a timeless collection that celebrates their extraordinary musical journey.