Tyler Mitchell

DIGIPACK EDITION

This new album is the first of a series of live recordings from Smalls Jazz Club and Mezzrow. The SmallsLIVE Living Masters Series is funded entirely by grants from the SmallsLIVE Foundation. This live date from the world famous Smalls Jazz Club is led by long-time Sun Ra bassist Tyler Mitchell, & features legendary saxophonist Marshall Allen

This project is special to Tyler's heart - a journey into the music of Sun Ra, who's band Tyler has been a long-standing member. The miracle is Marshall Allen, who has somehow discovered the fountain of youth and in his late nineties is still inventive, spry as well as wise and beautiful. The majority of the compositions on this very special album are from the Sun Ra Arkestra, in addition to an obscure Monk composition and a contribution from bandmate and saxophonist Nicoletta Manzini..

PERSONNEL:

• Tyler Mitchell - (bass)
• Marshall Allen - (alto sax)
• Chris Hemingway - (tenor sax)
• Nicoletta Manzini - (alto sax)
• Giveton Gelin - (trumpet)
• Farrid Baron - (piano)
• Wayne Smith - (drums)
• Ron McBee - (percussion)
• Elson Nacimento - (percussion)

TRACKS:

• 01. Carefree
• 02. Velvet
• 03. La Dolce Vita
• 04. Dancing Shadows
• 05. Eddie Harris
• 06. Discipline 27-11
• 07. Bouncing At Smalls
• 08. Skippy
• 09. New Dawnv
• 10. Cosmic Hop
• 11. Love In Outer Space
• 12. Fate In A Pleasant Mood