Jazz
Sun Ra Primary Artist
Robert Barry Drums
William Cochran Drums
Charles Davis Baritone (Vocal), Baritone Saxophone
John Gilmore Tenor (Vocal), Tenor Saxophone
Wilburn Green Electric Bass, Bass Programming
James Herndon Timbales, Timpani
Jim Herndon Timbales, Timpani
Arthur Hoyle Trumpet
Pat Patrick Alto (Vocal), Alto Saxophone, Baritone (Vocal), Baritone Saxophone
Julian Priester Trombone
James Scales Alto (Vocal), Alto Saxophone
Victor Sproles Bass, Bass Saxophone
Alton Abraham Producer
Supersonic Jazz provides early evidence that Ra is a primary shaper of the modern twists on traditional jazz that began to blossom in the 1960's. For example, the blues, "Super Blonde, " is swinging, yet gloriously unglued, light years away from the typical flatted-third blues cliches. This 1956 recording also features Ra on electronic piano, reaffirming his position as the first jazz musician to explore the use of electronic keyboards. The vinyl debut for his now famed Arkestra. |
