Produced by Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Marshall Allen’s 101: An Audio Odyssey (Ropeadope) brings together an extraordinary multigenerational ensemble to celebrate Sun Ra Arkestra maestro Marshall Allen in his 101st year on Earth. Anchored by the harmolodic pulse of Tacuma’s electric bass and the cosmic mastery of Allen on alto saxophone, EWI, and kora, the album unites legendary guitarist Nels Cline, saxophonist and bassist Immanuel Wilkins, trumpeter/keyboardist Braxton Bateman, and drummer King Noli, alongside appearances by Arkestra vocalist Tara Middleton, guitarists DM Hotep and Ru-Deep, and keyboardist Roberto Verástegui. Together, this handpicked collective pushes the boundaries of avant-garde jazz and funk, proving that creative music is not merely preserved—it is continuously reborn