• FIRST-EVER COMPILATION SHOWCASING JUNE TYSON'S PIVOTAL ROLE IN SUN RA'S ARKESTRA
• INCLUDES PREVIOUSLY UNISSUED TRACKS FROM THE SUN RA MUSIC ARCHIVE
• FEATURES A FULL-COLOR ZINE-STYLE INSERT WITH RARE PHOTOS AND EXTENSIVE LINER NOTES

June Tyson, the singular female presence in Sun Ra's Arkestra, was more than just a vocalist; she was a cosmic force, embodying the spirit and vision of Sun Ra's Afrofuturistic universe. Her powerful voice, combined with her roles as violinist, choreographer, and costume designer, made her an indispensable member of the Arkestra. Saturnian Queen of the Sun Ra Arkestra is the first compilation dedicated solely to her contributions, featuring 17 tracks that span her illustrious career with Sun Ra. This collection not only includes some of her most iconic performances but also unveils previously unreleased gems from the Sun Ra Music Archive. Accompanied by a zine-style insert filled with rare photographs and insightful liner notes, this release is a testament to Tyson's enduring legacy in the realm of cosmic jazz.

Tracklist:

Side A:

1. Outer Spaceways Incorporated
2. Somebody Else's World
3. Stardust From Tomorrow
4. We Travel The Spaceways
5. Astro Black
6. Theme Of The Stargazers
7. The Moors (aka Moorish Nights)

Side B:

8. If You Are Not A Myth - Strange Worlds In My Mind
9. Outer Space Is A Pleasant Place
10. Tapestry From An Asteroid
11. Never Never Land
12. Smile
13. Enlightenment
14. They'll Come Back
15. Satellites Are Spinning
16. A Lost Horizon
17. Walking On The Moon

Personnel:

June Tyson – vocals, violin
Sun Ra – keyboards, vocals, producer
The Arkestra – various members
Irwin Chusid – compilation producer
Michael D. Anderson – associate producer (The Sun Ra Music Archive)
Joe Lizzi – mastering (Modern Harmonic)
Jon Hunt – cover design
Jay Millar – project manager
Stephanie Kennedy – production manager
Cat Celebrezze – liner notes