Alto Saxophone, Percussion – Danny DavisBass – Ronnie BoykinsBass Clarinet [Prob.], Percussion [Prob.] – Robert CummingsBongos [Prob.], Percussion [Prob.] – Pat PatrickEffects [Reverb], Percussion – Tommy HunterGong, Clavinet, Directed By – Sun RaPiccolo Flute – Marshall AllenTenor Saxophone, Bells – John GilmoreVocals, Percussion – Art Jenkins
6:59
2
The Invisible Shield
Alto Saxophone – Danny Davis, Marshall AllenBassoon [Neptunian Libflecto (modified Bassoon)] – Danny Ray ThompsonDrums [Prob.] – Clifford JarvisOrgan, Synthesizer [Mini-moog] – Sun Ra
5:43
3
Island In The Sun
Alto Clarinet – Danny DavisBass [Prob.] – Ronnie BoykinsFlute – Marshall AllenPercussion – John GilmorePercussion [Prob.] – Pat PatrickPiano – Sun Ra
5:23
4
Velvet
Alto Saxophone – Danny Davis, Marshall AllenBaritone Saxophone – Pat PatrickBass – Ronnie BoykinsDrums – Clifford JarvisDrums [Log Drum], Flute – James JacsonFrench Horn – Robert NorthernPerformer [Solos] – Pat Patrick, Robert Northern, Sun RaPiano – Sun RaTenor Saxophone – John GilmoreTrombone [Prob.] – Bernard Pettaway
7:22
5
Joy
Alto Saxophone, Percussion – Danny Davis, Marshall AllenBaritone Saxophone, Percussion – Pat PatrickBass – Ronnie BoykinsDrums – Clifford JarvisDrums [Log Drum] – James JacsonFrench Horn – Robert NorthernPiano, Keyboards [Clavioline] – Sun RaTenor Saxophone, Percussion – John GilmoreTrombone [Prob.] – Bernard Pettaway
9:15
Versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
CD 877640-2
Sun Ra
Janus (CDr, Album, RM, RP)
Black Lion Records
CD 877640-2
Germany
Unknown
ORGM-2091
Sun Ra
Janus (LP, Album, Ltd, RE, Yel)
ORG Music
ORGM-2091
US
2017
CD 877640-2
Sun Ra
Janus (CD, Album, RE, RM)
Black Lion Records
CD 877640-2
Germany
2001
ORGM-2091
Sun Ra
Janus (LP, Album, RE)
ORG Music
ORGM-2091
US
2018
Credits
Composed By – Sun Ra
Layout, Design – Ric Simenson
Liner Notes – Robert L. Campbell
Photography By – Michael Wilderman
Notes
Track 1 - Variety Recording Studio, NYC, between 1968 and 1970. Track 2a - Recorded mono, probably at a live performance, 1970. Track 2b - Recorded at Sun Studios, NYC, 1967 or '68 (Sun Ra solo) / Recorded at Choreographers' Workshop, NYC, 1963 (group). Track 3 - Recorded in early 1968; it is different from a live recording from 1969 previously known to discographers. Track 4 - Recorded live in NYC, early 1968.
"The Invisible Shield" and "Janus" are listed as two separate tracks on the cover but are joined as one track on the disc.
The credits for track 2b, credit Sun Ra with "gong or clavinet".
"Sun Ra must have planned Janus as an entity in 1970 or 1971. But it was never released on LP. The first three tracks eventually appeared on one side of some obscure Saturn LP pressings; the last two are just now being issued, allowing us to hear Sun Ra's original conception for the first time."
In the mid and late 1960's, Sun Ra would often quote a familiar composition as a theme just at the beginning or end of a series of free improvisations. The final 3 minutes of Joy could be more free improv., or they could move into the theme of El Is a Sound of Joy or possibly another Sun Ra tune like Tapestry from an Asteroid. (When the words to this composition are sung, the last two words are "space joy").
This CD has been remastered from the original recording tape. Background noises, such as pops, clicks or other noises have been removed as much as possible without compromising the original recording quality.
Includes outer cardboard slipcase.
Licensed & manufactured by 1201 Music, Inc.
Barcodes
Barcode (printed on outer cardboard slipcase): 6 60652 90122 5
Barcode (scanned): 660652901225
Mastering SID Code (outer ring - visible from label side of CD): L806
Mould SID Code (inner ring - visible from data side of CD): IFPI 2F44
Matrix / Runout (outer ring - visible from label side of CD): 8837 90122 M90829-20 A
Matrix / Runout (outer ring - visible from label side of CD): CRT. INC.
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