The Sun Ra Arkestra Lookin Up
"On assignment for Swing Journal, Japan, I caught this in the main rehearsal room at Sun Ra's home at 5626 Morton Street. Whichever Arkestra members happened to be around that day gathered in behind him, and he took his place at the center like it was second nature. I'd been covering him for three summers by then — starting in the Bay Area in 1978, then New York, and finally here, in his own surroundings — and this was the one place that felt most like him: covered wall to wall with murals, instruments, and gear, everything in it as vivid as the man himself."
—Veryl Oakland
Front row (L to R): Mark "The Black Hole" Anthony, Sun Ra, Craig Haynes, Yahya Abdul Majid; Back row (L to R): John Gilmore, Eric "Samarai Celestial" Walker, James "Jac" Jackson, Kenny Williams.
Photo Code: L0268S-026
Artist: Sun Ra
Location: Germantown, Pennsylvania
Date: 1980
Medium: Film Photography
Print Details
Inkjet Giclée Print from high-resolution digital scan of Veryl Oakland's original color transparency, printed by Digital Silver Imaging (Belmont, MA) using archival pigment inks on Canson® Infinity Platine Fibre Rag — 100% cotton, 310gsm fine art paper. Museum-quality color reproduction.
Framing
Framed prints are presented in a classic, museum-quality presentation including:
- Nielsen matte black metal frame
- 4-ply window mat with acid-free foam core backing
- UV acrylic glazing
- hanging hardware included
- professionally assembled
Shipping
Shipping and delivery are priced separately. Framed prints are packaged in sturdy, padded, insured boxes and delivered within 5–6 weeks of purchase. Custom sizes or larger prints available by inquiry.
Provenance
Every print is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Veryl Oakland, certifying it as an original and authentic edition produced by the artist and printed by Digital Silver Imaging, Belmont, MA.
