*2025 stock, Japanese Reissue!* This is the golden jazz collection held by Delmark, the headquarters of Chicago blues since the 1950s. This second volume is a diverse and sumptuous collection of works from the golden age of modern jazz, from Wynton Kelly to Donald Byrd, Sun Ra's early masterpieces and Apollo's treasured classic recordings!
Sun Ra's second album was a Delmark release, although it was originally intended for the Transition label, which did not survive long enough to release it. Recorded in 1957. Personnel: Sun Ra, piano, electric piano; Art Hoyle & Dave Young, trumpets; John Gilmore, tenor sax; Pat Patrick, alto & baritone sax; Jim Herndon, tympani, timbali; Julian Priester, trombone; Charles Davis, baritone sax; Victor Sproles, bass; William Cochran, drums; Clyde Williams, vocals.
