Saxofonist

The enduring legacy of jazz visionary Sun Ra is celebrated by this ensemble made up of Arkestra veterans and a younger generation of exploratory musicians led by alto saxophonist Marshall Allen, who has been a fixture of Sun Ra’s bands since 1958.

For the last two nights of their week, the band performs Sun Ra’s music associated with the big band swing tradition.



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Sun Ra Arkestra

SFJAZZ Center

The enduring legacy of jazz visionary and legendary eccentric Sun Ra is celebrated by this ensemble made up of Arkestra veterans and a younger generation of exploratory musicians led by alto saxophonist Marshall Allen, who has been a fixture of Sun Ra’s bands since 1958. For the first two nights of their week, the band focuses on the more experimental exploratory music from Sun Ra’s songbook.

Marshall Allen

Saxofonist

Events

Past events

22 - 23 Jul, 2023

Sun Ra Arkestra · San Francisco Jazz

20 - 21 Jul, 2023

Sun Ra Arkestra · San Francisco Jazz

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