The Futuristic Sounds of Sun Ra

by Sun Ra

The Futuristic Sounds of Sun Ra cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: May 1962
  • Label: Savoy
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 41:24
  • Community rating: 3.76/5 from 6 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Produced by Tom Wilson, this album captures a scaled-down version of the Arkestra during a pivotal transitional phase in New York City. Leaning heavily on eccentric Latin percussion and early avant-garde experiments, it offers a relatively accessible entry point into Sun Ra's burgeoning cosmic philosophy.

Genres

Descriptors: Avant Garde, rhythmic, instrumental, avant-garde, improvisation

Tracklist

  1. Bassism (4:03)
  2. Of Wounds And Something Else (2:51)
  3. What's That (2:13)
  4. Where Is Tomorrow (2:47)
  5. The Beginning (6:25)
  6. China Gates (3:22)
  7. New Day (5:49)
  8. Tapestry From An Asteroid (3:00)
  9. Jet Flight (3:13)
  10. Looking Outward (2:48)
  11. Space Jazz Reverie (4:50)

Credits

  • Sun Ra - primary artist, composed by, piano
  • Marshall Allen - alto saxophone, woodwind [morrow], flute
  • Pat Patrick - baritone saxophone
  • Ronnie Boykins - bass
  • Leah Ananda - congas
  • Harvey - cover
  • Willie Jones - drums
  • Paul Cady - engineer, lacquer cut by
  • Bernard McKinney - euphonium, trombone
  • Tom Wilson - producer, liner notes
  • John Gilmore - tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
  • Ricky Murray - vocals

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