Sun ra and his arkestra supersonic jazz vinyl discogs. Reissued on 180 gram lp with deluxe jacket, and a download card. Super sonic sounds 1965 secrets of the sun 1965 art forms of dimensions tomorrow 1972 universe in blue 1993 friendly galaxy 1976 live at montreux 1976 cosmos 1971 nidhamu 1977 solo piano, volume i 1979 sleeping beauty a. Sun ra arkestra sun r sunrise in different di singles. Heres a bunch i can recommend highly grouped into sets that are similar both chronologically and stylistically. Recorded in the mid1950s and consisting mostly of ra originals, sun features. For much of his career, ra led the arkestra, an ensemble with an everchanging name and flexible. If you dont see the contents properly, try to activate javascript.
The late pianistbandleadercomposer sun ra was one of the earliest musicians to embrace the jazz avantgarde, and some credit him as being a point of origin for it. Sun ra arkestra ancient aiethiopa 1958 cd jazz in silhouette 2. Louis blues 1978 solo piano, a really fine studio recording, a little more inside than his more out solo piano dates from the. For much of his career, ra led the arkestra, an ensemble with an. Supersonic jazz 1957 sun ra visits planet earth 1958 angels and demons at play 1965 interstellar low ways 1966 jazz in silhouette. Although not on a par with sun ras 1958 classic jazz in silhouette the swinging and colourful music on. Avantgarde freejazz sun ra three classic albums 2 cd. I say simply, because something noticeable happens with nubians of plutonia a new favorite of mine. Sun ra biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Supersonic jazz 1956, sun song 1957, and sound of joy 1957 all late 50s, relatively straightahead, but quirky and lots of fun. Supersonic jazz was the first album to be released on saturn records, the label run by. Sun ra music archive reissues 21 albums exclusively for itunes. Sun ra supersonic jazz remastered 2014 mp3 album download.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. The title track steals the show here as a 18minute track working out the minimoog to interstellar results. Supersonic sounds supersonic jazz jazz by sun ra jazz. Sun ra as he appears on album cover of space is the place. Supersonic jazz hdtracks the worlds greatestsounding. The band some of the best players on the modern jazz scene, and they make the most of the music with excellent ensemble playing and fiery solo sections.
Supersonic jazz supersonic sounds october 1956, with india, the twopart sunology, kingdom of not and the first version of blues at midnight, sun song jazz july 1956, with two trumpeters and trombonist julian priester, and containing call for all demons and their theme song new horizons, sound. Sun ra astroblack 1972 lamont mclamb trumpet atakatun odun conga eloe omoe clarinet bass pat patrick clarinet sun ra keyboards vibraphone main performer synthesizer charles stephens trombone. Although not on a par with sun ra s 1958 classic jazz in silhouette the swinging and colourful music on. This blog refers to 2009 posts, likely all long gone, at another blog. Supersonic jazz supersonic sounds 1956, 610 sun song jazz 1956, 610 sound of joy 1957, 5. The first thing i notice is that the sound quality has dropped a bit from the first album, although it appears this one was. Be that it may, sun song is one of the ras earliest and most accessible albums. Leading a sextet that also elin forkelid on tenor saxophone, niklas barno on trumpet, lisa ullen on piano, elsa bergman on bass and anna lund on drums, the music the group creates is a fresh look at modern and avant jazz. Supersonic jazz by sun ra on amazon music unlimited. The other two are jazz by sun ra, also released in 1957, and jazz in silhouette, released may 1959. We also run our own record label, we host a show on solar radio and produce mixes of our favourite sounds on mixcloud. As sun ra may have put it, space is the place, and both sets at the chapel had plenty of that highly prized attribute in improvised music space.
Supersonic jazz was the first album to be released on saturn records, the label run by sun ra and alton abraham. Sun ra piano, julian priester trombone, charles davis baritone sax, jim herndon tympani and timbali, john gilmore tenor sax, victor sproles bass, robert barry drums, wilburn green electric bass, pat patrick alto sax, baritone sax, arthur hoyle trumpet, james scales alto sax, william cochran drums. Sun ra supersonic jazz 1956 sun ra had only been heading his arkestra for a couple of years when they recorded the 12 songs featured on this 1956 session. Back in the mid50s, bandleader sun ra decided to get his music to his audience through a more direct process by starting his own label, saturn records. The 12 tracks are all sun ra compositions apart from julian priesters soft talk. This time around it was the sun ra arkestra lead by saxophonist marshall allen. Sun ra was born on the planet saturn, ages ago, and spent some time on earth using the power of music to demonstrate the virtues of discipline and harmony to members of this planet. While that one may be my favorite, i do agree that this album is a good entry point for the discography. Recorded in 1956 in chicago, supersonic jazz is one of the earliest and most sought after titles from the arkestra.
Or, if you prefer a more straightforward approach to your musical biographies, sun ra was born herman p. The jazz con class radio listeners who never heard of sun ra will enjoy this mostly hard bop album very much but should learn more of his. Supersonic jazz was the first album to be released on saturn records. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. But while the arrangements, ensemble work, and solos are not as ambitious, expansive, or freewheeling as they became on later outings, the groundwork was laid on such cuts as india. Louis blues 1978 solo piano, a really fine studio recording, a little more inside than his more out solo piano dates from the mid 60s. Supersonic jazz is not nearly as avantgarde as suns albums became starting in the early sixties, rather this album documents suns earlier more traditional work. Vinyl lp, album, limited edition, reissue, stereo 180 gram country. Supersonic jazz 1956 sun ra piano, electric piano, space gong. Sun ras second album, supersonic jazz was recorded in 1956 at rca studios, chicago, and was the first album to be released on saturn records, the label run by sun ra and alton abraham, one of only three albums by sun ra to have been available in the 1950s. Supersonic jazz provides early evidence that ra is a primary shaper of the modern twists on traditional jazz that began to blossom in the 1960s.
Supersonic jazz, an album by sun ra on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Jun 09, 2017 founded in 1991, soul brother records is a music and record shop based in london, and is one of the leading soul and jazz specialists music stores in the world. The early supersonic jazz and sound of joy are enjoyable simply as jazz records. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Albums read the companion guide to this thread by jona at the astroinfinity equation. I was introduced to sun ra via the heliocentric worlds of sun ra, volume one.
Featuring sun ra and his arkestra supersonic jazz album. Le sonyr ra born herman poole blount, may 22, 1914 may 30, 1993, 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. Founded in 1991, soul brother records is a music and record shop based in london, and is one of the leading soul and jazz specialists music stores in the world. Sun ra had only been heading his arkestra for a couple of years when they recorded the 12 songs featured on this 1956 session. Sun ra sees a release on compact disc on what has previously been an incredibly hardtofind lp that went for ridiculous money on ebay discogs et al. I like the moments that lace jazz tradition with tinges of the eccentricity that sun ra would eventually explore in depth. This website uses javascript to show most of the elements. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Unfortunately, i was unable to make it to this show but luckily, jazz orbits good friend and contributor, alex bard, was there to capture a few minutes of their set as well as a few photos. Impulse as9271 reissue from 1974 released as supersonic sounds. But while the arrangements, ensemble work, and solos are not as ambitious, expansive, or freewheeling as they became on later outings, the groundwork was laid on such cuts as india, sunology, and one of the first versions of blues at midnight. Supersonic jazz is an album by sun ra, recorded in 1956 at rca studios, chicago.
Sep 28, 2016 this time around it was the sun ra arkestra lead by saxophonist marshall allen. Listen to your favorite songs from supersonic jazz by sun ra now. Nov 04, 2009 sun ra astroblack 1972 lamont mclamb trumpet atakatun odun conga eloe omoe clarinet bass pat patrick clarinet sun ra keyboards vibraphone main performer synthesizer charles stephens trombone. Joseph oconnor trio mcdougallnoymurphy, chapel off chapel, thursday 22 may, 8pm for stonnington jazz. We also run our own record label, we host a show on solar radio. Space age greetings from sun ra kunm albuquerque june 4, 2o15 host mark weber.
Vinyl lp, album, reissue, remastered 180 gram country. Highlights are sunology, blues at midnight with fine tenor playing from gilmore and springtime in chicago featuring james scales haunting alto sax. The lady with the golden stockings 1958 cd the nubians of plutonia 3. Sun ra and his arkestra supersonic jazz musicians friend.
Sep 05, 2014 the 12 tracks are all sun ra compositions apart from julian priesters soft talk. Supersonic sounds 1956 impulse londonjazzcollector. Unfortunately, i was unable to make it to this show but luckily, jazz orbits good friend and contributor, alex bard, was there to capture a few minutes of their set as well as a few photos from soundcheck. Brian marsella is a powerful and imaginative pianist and composer who leads an octet on this recording to play a wide range of compositions inspired by brazilian music. Supersonic jazz was the first album to be released on saturn records, the label run by sun ra and alton abraham, and was one of only three albums by sun ra to have been available in the 1950s. The second album by alto saxophonist anna hogberg is as blistering and inspiring as her first one. Supersonic jazz 1956, sun song 1957, and sound of joy 1957 all late 50s, relatively straightahead, but quirky and lots of fun st. I recommend exploring around each decade of his compositions as the sonic variations evolve very much so.
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