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A&M. Leo. Rounder. Le Sony'r Ra [2] (born Herman Poole Blount, May 22, 1914 – May 30, 1993), better known as Sun Ra, was an American jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, and poet known for his experimental music, "cosmic" philosophy, prolific output, and theatrical performances. For much of his career, Ra led The Arkestra ...
Jun 28, 2021 · In 1968, Sun Ra and his bandmates moved into a house in Philadelphia. The group’s communal ethos is a focus of “Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise,” a 1980 film by Robert Mugge.
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Sun Ra discography. The Sun Ra discography is one of the largest discographies in music history. [1] [2] Jazz keyboardist, bandleader and composer Sun Ra recorded dozens of singles and over one hundred full-length albums, comprising well over 1,000 songs, and making him one of the most prolific recording artists of the 20th century. [3]
RecordedReleasedAlbumCredited Artist19602002Music from Tomorrow's World: Chicago ...Sun Ra and His Arkestra1964-12-311976Featuring Pharoah Sanders & Black Harold ...Sun Ra and His Arkestra1966-051970Sun Ra19661971Pictures of Infinity (aka Outer Spaceways ...Sun Ra and His ArkestraMar 21, 2024 · Sun Ra (born May 22, 1914, Birmingham, Ala., U.S.—died May 30, 1993, Birmingham) was an American jazz composer and keyboard player who led a free jazz big band known for its innovative instrumentation and the theatricality of its performances. Sun Ra, who claimed to have been born on the planet Saturn, grew up in Birmingham, studied piano ...
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May 30, 1993 · Sun Ra was a jazz musician, composer, arranger, and bandleader who moved from Fletcher Henderson swing to free jazz with ease, sometimes in the same song. He portrayed himself as a product of outer space and had a colorful troupe of musicians. He was a pioneer in using electronic instruments and group improvisations. He died in 1993.
The Sun Ra Arkestra. The Sun Ra Arkestra is an American jazz group formed in the mid-1950s and led by keyboardist/composer Sun Ra until his death in 1993. The group is considered a pioneer of afrofuturism. [1] [2] Since 1995 the Arkestra has been led by saxophonist Marshall Allen, an Arkestra member since 1958, who is supported by more than a ...
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