Cosmic ecstasy does not begin to describe Outer Spaceways Incorporated: Kronos Quartet & Friends Meet Sun Ra. This majestic tribute to the legendary musician that is Sun Ra is an effort spearheaded by the Kronos Quartet in celebration of their 50th anniversary.

Teaming up with Red Hot Org, Kronos Quartet and several other talented musicians of similar respectable acclaim have come together to create a collection of songs that celebrate the unpredictable and celestial nature of Sun Ra’s music — a legacy that is still well alive up to today.

It is fitting that Kronos Quartet takes on the helm of a bold project such as Outer Spaceways Incorporated. With their similarly daring and experimental approach to creating musical pieces, Kronos Quartet and Sun Ra are special talents that have earned their stripes in the industry.

On that note, Outer Spaceways Incorporated delivers with a bang that reaches the heavens (no pun intended). The fourth entry in a series of albums dedicated to Sun Ra, Outer Spaceways Incorporated effortlessly captures the otherworldly and eccentric vibe befitting a legend such as Sun Ra.

While it is a tribute, Outer Spaceways Incorporated still shines in its own right besides the purpose behind its creation. Songs such as “Three Seasons On The Tempestuous Twelve Inch Planet” by Evicshen, “Secrets of the Sun by 700 Bliss, Moor Mother, DJ Haram”, and “The Furthest Out Things by Nicole Lizée” are just some of the tracks worth mentioning in this vast collection.

Without a doubt, Kronos Quartet and the musicians they have collaborated with on Outer Spaceways Incorporated such as Laurie Anderson, Armand Hammer, Terry Riley, Zachary James Watkins, Moor Mother, and more have accomplished something out of this world. The grandeur of this album is elevated to even greater heights — altitudes high enough to reach Sun Ra from the heavens above.