Hendrix, Jimi | First Rays Of The New Rising S | 2LP

Jimi Hendrix was an American modern electric blues guitar virtuoso, lyricist and vocalist, born on 27 November 1942 in Seattle. A self-taught guitarist, he began his career backing R&B performers including Ike and Tina Turner, Sam Cooke and B.B. King. He died in London on 18 September 1970.

First Rays Of The New Rising Sun is a two-LP compilation of Jimi Hendrix recordings, released in 2017 on Experience Hendrix in Europe as a remastered reissue. Several tracks were originally issued as part of The Cry Of Love, War Heroes and Rainbow Bridge. Billy Cox plays bass, Mitch Mitchell drums and Hendrix guitar and vocals, with Juma Sultan on percussion, and Eddie Kramer, Hendrix, John Jansen and Mitch Mitchell are credited as producers. It is a reissue of a 2010 Music On Vinyl release.

Track List

Side A

1. Freedom
2. Izabella
3. Night Bird Flying
4. Angel
5. Room Full of Mirrors

Side B

1. Dolly Dagger
2. Ezy Ryder
3. Drifting
4. Beginnings

Side C

1. Stepping Stone
2. My Friend
3. Straight Ahead
4. Hey Baby (New Rising Sun)

Side D

1. Earth Blues
2. Astro Man
3. In from the Storm
4. Belly Button Window