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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes wave-like pacing with surprises headphone detail hunting experience
- 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.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, swing, free jazz
Super-Sonic Jazz is an album by Sun Ra, released in 1957. A cosmic blend of avant-garde jazz and experimental sounds that challenges conventional musical boundaries. 'Super-Sonic Jazz' is notable for its pioneering approach to jazz improvisation and structure, influencing the avant-garde movement. The album's blend of genres and experimental sounds received critical acclaim, helping to elevate Sun Ra's reputation as an innovator within jazz circles. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Super-Sonic Jazz sound like?
A cosmic blend of avant-garde jazz and experimental sounds that challenges conventional musical boundaries. Rooted in jazz fusion and swing.
What makes Super-Sonic Jazz by Sun Ra notable?
'Super-Sonic Jazz' is notable for its pioneering approach to jazz improvisation and structure, influencing the avant-garde movement. The album's blend of genres and experimental sounds received critical acclaim, helping to elevate Sun Ra's reputation as an innovator within jazz circles. 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.
Who is Super-Sonic Jazz for?
Super-Sonic Jazz works well if you're into dynamic exploration of soundscapes, wave-like pacing with surprises and headphone detail hunting experience.
How many songs are on Super-Sonic Jazz?
Super-Sonic Jazz has 12 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 India Standout 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 Standout 6:33
- 10 El Is a Sound of Joy 3:59
- 11 Springtime in Chicago 3:54
- 12 Medicine for a Nightmare Standout 2:25
Release Date
March 1, 1957
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
49 min 30 sec
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