Fate in a Pleasant Mood

by Sun Ra

Overview

Fate in a Pleasant Mood, recorded in 1960, finds the Arkestra at the very end of their Chicago days. The tunes still have that '50s Arkestra sound (great horn arrangements, prominent tympani), although there is an increasing use of dissonance and the arrangements are more spare, thanks to a dwindling Arkestra. Ra sticks to piano on these tracks, with excellent flute contributions from Marshall Allen and some fine trumpet as well, mostly courtesy of Phil Cohran. Gilmore shines on "Ankhnaton" and "Distant Stars." Most of the tunes still have strong ties to bop and swing, although "Space Mates" and "Kingdom of Thunder" point the way to a percussion-led sound that would be further explored after the band relocated to New York. [Now available paired with When Sun Comes Out on the Evidence label.] ~ Sean Westergaard

Product Details

Release Date:	09/01/2017
Label:	Gonzo Distribution Ltd. / Greyscale
UPC:	5060230869629
Rank:	108687

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Sun Ra   Primary Artist,Keyboards
Sun Ra & His Arkestra   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Ronnie Boykins   Composer
Sun Ra   Composer
Marshall Allen   Composer