The Nubians of Plutonia

by Sun Ra

The Nubians of Plutonia cover art

Later reissued under the title 'The Nubians of Plutonia', this transitional recording bridges Sun Ra's Chicago-era hard bop with his burgeoning cosmic avant-garde style. The Arkestra integrates Latin percussion and driving basslines beneath increasingly dissonant, exploratory horn solos.

Genres

  • Avant-Garde Jazz
  • Hard Bop

Tracklist

  1. Plutonian Nights
  2. The Lady with the Golden Stockings - a.k.a. The Golden Lady
  3. Star Time
  4. Nubia
  5. Africa
  6. Watusa - a.k.a. Watusi
  7. Aiethopia
  8. Images in a Mirror
  9. Ankhnation
  10. Spontaneous Simplicity
  11. Black Sky and Blue Moon