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More than a quarter-century after his death, there’s still a legitimate debate over whether Sun Ra was a genius or a charlatan. That question arises again with the reemergence of his slim body of solo work. His identity was so tied up in his big bands tha
Sun on Shade is a project from Heath Fogg of Alabama Shakes. Their self-titled debut album features songs sung by Sam Doores (Deslondes, Hurray for the Riff Raff), Shonna Tucker (Drive-By Truckers), and Lloyd Buchanan (Alabama Shakes, Brittany Howard).
"Take a journey through the outer realms of jazz with Sun Ra's seminal album 'Pathways to Unknown Worlds'. This LP, originally released in 1971, features the cosmic big band sound that made Sun Ra a legend in the world of experimental jazz.
Space Is The Place - highlighted by the rousing 21-minute title track - is both an essential album and a great onramp for new listeners to travel the spaceways of Sun Ra's other-worldly blend of avant-garde jazz, experimental rock, and Afrofuturism.
DELAYED from original ship date - "New Blue Sun is the continuation of discovery. My entire career has been fueled by this and it is the only thing that keeps me honest. This album is the most honest and interesting offering I can give." — Andre 3000
Sun Ra's Arkestra was at it's most radical during this period, alternating simple chants with very outside playing and dense ensembles. These five cuts are thought to have been documented circa 1967-1968 by Sun Ra (piano) and his Arkestra in New York City
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Released in 1971 on Impulse! Thembi marked a departure from the slowly developing, mantra-like grooves Sanders had been pursuing for much of his solo career.