Astral Temple emerged from New York's avant-garde jazz scene in 1971, founded by visionary keyboardist Dr. Marcus "Star Child" Johnson. Drawing inspiration from Sun Ra Arkestra and African spirituality, the ensemble quickly gained recognition for their groundbreaking fusion of cosmic jazz, afrofuturism, and experimental big band arrangements.🎁 You can support us in the music production process. Thank you!
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The group's core lineup featured Abdul Rahman (saxophone), Maria "Cosmos" Santos (vocals), David "Space" Mason (trumpet), Robert "Time" Williams (drums), and James "Dark Matter" Phillips (bass), supported by a rotating cast of 15-20 musicians including The Astral Choir. Their theatrical live performances, featuring elaborate space-themed costumes and Egyptian mythology references, became legendary in New York's progressive music scene.
Their debut double album "Journey to the Temple of Stars" (1972) was recorded at RCA Studios, featuring extended compositions that blended free improvisation, electronic experimentation, and spiritual themes. Despite commercial challenges facing avant-garde jazz in the early 1970s, Astral Temple maintained artistic integrity, influencing generations of experimental musicians.
The group emphasized collective improvisation and African-American cosmic mythology, creating immersive musical experiences that transcended traditional jazz boundaries. Their complex arrangements and pioneering use of synthesizers alongside traditional instrumentation helped establish the cosmic jazz genre.
Though active only until 1975, Astral Temple's innovative approach to spiritual jazz and afrofuturism continues to influence contemporary experimental music, with their rare recordings highly sought after by collectors and studied by music historians.
*Tracklist:*
00:00 Cosmic Awakening
04:54 Pyramid Dance
10:54 Space Is The Place
15:48 Ancient Future Rhythms
21:48 Temple Of The Sun
26:10 Astral Planes
30:31 Interstellar Africa
35:26 Return to Saturn
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