Sun Ra Arkestra Alabama
The cosmic jazz master would have celebrated his 100th earth year in 2014 but his catalogue of over 150 albums, his unique philosophy and his legendary live performances live on for a new generation. The Arkestra lives on, under the direction of Marshall Allen. ... more
Sun Ra Arkestra recommends:
Egyptian Jazz
by Salah Ragab and The Cairo Jazz Band
Salah Ragab's seminal, Ra-inspired statement of Egyption Jazz, recorded between 1968 and 1973
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AOMAWA: THE 1970s RECORDINGS
by The Pyramids
The complete recorded 70s works of Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids, mastered from the original tapes
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Symphonic Tone Poem for Brother Yusef
by Bennie Maupin & Adam Rudolph
Adam Rudolph & Bennie Maupin's symphonic tribute to the late, great Yusef Lateef, recorded in 2020
go to albumIf you like Cosmo Earth Fantasy - Sub-Underground Vol 1&2, you may also like:
Universe in Blue
by Sun Ra & His Blue Universe Arkestra
supported by 11 fans who also own “Cosmo Earth Fantasy - Sub-Underground Vol 1&2”
I wasn’t sure whether to spring for this, as I have a bootleg CDR. (As well as vinyl). But I couldn’t miss a chance to upgrade fidelity. Anyway, I agree with Philip that this is a decent first choice for a Ra record—you can’t go wrong. There’s a little bit of blues, free , swing, and pure Ra all mixed in. It also showcases june Tyson on “black man” track. She was an overlooked Jazz vocalist, who played so well off of Ra.
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God Is More Than Love Can Ever Be [CD, LP, digital]
by Sun Ra Trio
supported by 11 fans who also own “Cosmo Earth Fantasy - Sub-Underground Vol 1&2”
Sun Ra legendary myth science trio producing sounds straight out of the 2010's and beyond - if you don't believe me check out the Chicago space jazz scene, Rob Mazurek et al. and compare to the first track
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Tricks of Light
by Jessika Smith Big Band
Strong debut album as a leader/composer/saxophonist. Smith leads 21 musicians through jazz styles from edgy to calming.
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