Celebrating the Sun - A Tribute to Sun Ra (Cosmic Intuition Productions)

Thu, Aug 28

Concerts for Human Harmony’s Improvisational Soundscapes Cosmic Intuition Productions & Monks Jazz Present: Celebrating the Sun: A Tribute to Sun Ra Thursday, August 28 · 8:00 PM In 1954, visionary musician Sun Ra formed the Intergalactic Arkestra, launching a musical legacy that has spanned over seven decades. With more than 200 albums released through his El Saturn Research label and others, Sun Ra reshaped the sound of jazz with celestial compositions, spiritual explorations, and theatrical live shows featuring dancers, percussionists, and cosmic spectacle. On August 28, Cosmic Intuition, led by Sun Ra student and longtime Arkestra member Rashah Amen, invites you on a journey through Sun Ra’s rich catalog. Expect iconic compositions, spontaneous improvisations, chants from the cosmos, and more. Special guests Jeff Lofton (trumpet) and Dan Thomas (saxophone) will join the ensemble for this one-of-a-kind experience. This is a not-for-profit event presented in partnership with Fisterra Austin, with support from the City of Austin’s Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment Division. Celebrate the sound, the sun, and the spirit of Sun Ra. In Gratitude! Fumihito Sugawara - Guitar George Walker - Bass Rashah Amen - Drums Alex Chabraja - Piano/Keys James Fenner - Percussion Amondo Martin - Congas Crystal Fields - Vocals Joseph Woullard - Bari Sax/Flute Sanai Haymon-Jallow -Alto Sax Tate Christian - Trombone/Keys Luiz Coutinho de Souza - Percussion Lee Washington - Drums/Perc Marcos Sustaita - Trumpet Monika Salas - Flute/Vocals Imani Aanu - Dance Special Guest: Jeff Lofton - Trumpet Makale Edwards-Tenor Sax Dan Thomas Tenor Sax/Flute Please Note: This is a live-taping, so we'll be enforcing a whisper-policy! Cold bottles of still and sparkling water will be available for purchase, but this event is BYOB. Ice will be available if needed, wine keys and 9oz cups provided! We typically have 10-15 available free parking spots inside our complex's gate before Doors. Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm.