Super-Sonic Jazz
Sun Ra · 1957
49 min · 12 tracks · jazz fusion · swing · free jazz
A cosmic blend of avant-garde jazz and experimental sounds that challenges conventional musical boundaries.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- headphone detail hunting experience
- afternoon reverie with cosmic themes
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, structured music
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Upon releasing 'Super-Sonic Jazz' in 1957, Sun Ra was on the brink of establishing his unique vision within jazz. This album followed his earlier works, marking a significant step towards his embrace of cosmic philosophy and innovative sound. It laid the groundwork for his later developments in free jazz and space music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ornette Coleman· Pharoah Sanders· Albert Ayler
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 India 4:52
- 2 Sunology 5:43
- 3 Advice to Medics 2:04
- 4 Super Blonde 2:38
- 5 Soft Talk 2:44
- 6 Sunology, Part II 7:08
- 7 Kingdom of Not 5:34
- 8 Portrait of the Living Sky 1:51
- 9 Blues at Midnight 6:33
- 10 El Is a Sound of Joy 3:59
- 11 Springtime in Chicago 3:54
- 12 Medicine for a Nightmare 2:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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