The Futuristic Sounds Of Sun Ra
Sun Ra was a true innovator, releasing music that was a bit different to his peers from his earliest output. But what would Sun Ra have made of today’s music scene? If he is looking down from his cosmic realm, he’ll be pleased to know that his music from the past still sounds eerily futuristic.
Artist: Sun Ra
Genre: Jazz
Label: Not Now
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Recorded in just one day, on October 10, 1961, The Futuristic Sounds of Sun Ra features 11 tracks. Among the selections is the Latin-influenced opener, _„ñBassism,_„ the bluesy _„ñOf Sounds and Something Else,_„ and the aptly named, _„ñWhat_„Žs That?,_„ which breaks into a four-saxophone improvisation, stands out as an example of Ra_„Žs early experimental work.
About the artist
Le Sony'r Ra, better known as Sun Ra, was an American jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, and poet known for his experimental music, "cosmic" philosophy, prolific output, and theatrical performances.
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