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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

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