In this memoir, Harlem-born trumpeter Ahmed Abdullah recounts decades with Sun Ra’s Arkestra and the vibrant New York loft jazz scene of the 1970s–90s. Detailing tours, performances at politically significant venues like The East, mentorship under Cal Massey, and his spiritual journey as a Buddhist, Abdullah offers an intimate portrait of avant-garde jazz, personal struggles, and a life dedicated to music, education, and community.