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First Sun Ra Arkestra studio album for 20 years

Canadian musician and artist Chad VanGaalen has animated a video for lead track “Seductive Fantasy”

Strut Records has announced that The Sun Ra Arkestra are releasing their first new studio recordings in over 20 years. Scheduled for an October release, Strut have already shared the lead track “Seductive Fantasy” – originally recorded for On Jupiter in 1979.

Sun Ra Arkestra in the studio: Michael Ray (left), Knoel Scott and Tara Middleton (right). Photo by Anya Arnold

The new version of the song was recorded at Rittenhouse Soundworks in Philadelphia. The personnel involved are: group leader Marshall Allen on alto saxophone and EVI (electronic valve instrument); Knoel Scott on alto saxophone; James Stewart on tenor saxophone and flute; Danny Ray Thompson on baritone saxophone and flute; Michael Ray on trumpet; Cecil Brooks on trumpet; Vincent Chancey on French horn; Dave Davis on trombone; Farid Barron on piano; Dave Hotep on guitar; Tyler Mitchell on bass; Wayne Anthony Smith Jr on drums; Elson Nascimento on surdo drums and percussion; Stanley “Atakatune” Morgan on congas; Tara Middleton on vocals.

Canadian musician and artist Chad VanGaalen has created an animated video to accompany the announcements. “Seductive Fantasy” is available to download now.