Nothing Is
Sun Ra · 1970
64 min · 12 tracks · jazz fusion · swing · free jazz
An expansive journey through cosmic soundscapes blending free jazz improvisation with avant-garde experimentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- expansive soundscapes for exploration
- wave-like pacing encourages immersion
- dynamic journey through cosmic realms
- moments of stillness and reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer traditional song structures
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1970, 'Nothing Is' marks a significant point in Sun Ra's career as he was expanding his musical repertoire beyond traditional jazz. This album came shortly after the groundbreaking 'The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra', showcasing his continued exploration of space-themed concepts and avant-garde techniques. Sun Ra was solidifying his reputation as a pioneer of experimental jazz during this period.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ornette Coleman· Pharoah Sanders· Albert Ayler
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sun Ra and His Band From Outer Space 11:18
- 2 The Shadow World 4:30
- 3 Theme of the Stargazers 1:48
- 4 Outer Spaceways Incorporated 0:32
- 5 Next Stop Mars 0:34
- 6 Dancing Shadows 9:45
- 7 Imagination 0:41
- 8 Second Stop Is Jupiter 1:12
- 9 Exotic Forest 9:44
- 10 Velvet 7:20
- 11 Outer Nothingness 15:43
- 12 We Travel the Spaceways 1:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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