Knoel Scott

Sun Ra Arkestra saxophonist Knoel Scott reaches for the sky to release debut studio album Celestial with long-time collaborator Marshall Allen.

Best known for his long-standing role in Sun Ra Arkestra, saxophonist, composer, vocalist and performer Knoel Scott is a jazz legend in his own right. A celebration of his tight knit relationship with Arkestra leader Marshall Allen, Celestial marks Scott’s first major studio release after more than 40 years at the vanguard of modern jazz.

Recorded in mono direct to tape and cut on a Scully lathe at the all-analogue Artone Studio in the Netherlands, Celestial brings together an inter-generational ensemble including bright sparks of the UK jazz scene, Charlie Stacey and Mikele Montolli, alongside Arkestra alumnus Chris Henderson. For Scott and Allen, it represents the culmination of decades of collaboration.

PERSONNEL:

• Knoel Scott - (alto sax, flute & vocals)
• Marshall Allen - (alto sax & EWI)
• Charlie Stacey - (piano)
• Chris Henderson - (drums)
• Mikele Montolli - (bass)

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Les Funambules
• A2. Celestial

• SIDE B
• B1. Conversation with the Cosmos
• B2. Makanda
• B3. Blu Blues