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Sun Ra Arkestra Directed By Marshall Allen: Marshall's Groove

By Ian Patterson
May 25, 2024
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To celebrate the great Marshall Allen's 100th birthday, what better way than to immerse oneself in the all-enveloping, swinging, soaring, saxophone-singing, ensemble- roaring wonder that is "Marshall's Groove." After sixty-seven years in the Sun Ra Arkestra, and nearly thirty steering the ship since taking over the leadership role from John Gilmore, this occasion is not just a celebration of Allen's landmark birthday, but of his truly enormous contribution to the music. Happy birthday maestro!

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