Sun Ra - Big Band Period
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Topic: Sun Ra - Big Band Period
Posted By: dreadpirateroberts
Subject: Sun Ra - Big Band Period
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2011 at 7:32am
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Hi everyone, just wanted to ask, where do you think I should start with Sun Ra, especially in regards to his Big Band stuff? Been curious for some time, and John's recent review sparked my interest! ------------- We are men of action. Lies do not become us. http://www.jazzmusicarchives.com/dreadpirateroberts%28member%29.aspx?reviews=all/" rel="nofollow - Reviews... |
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Posted By: js
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2011 at 9:17am
| If you want to start with something that isn't too heavy, try "Angels and Demons at Play" one side is wacky big band and the other is off kilter exotica. Its one of my favorite records in any genre. I have a review on here. |
Posted By: Cannonball With Hat
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2011 at 4:13pm
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I second the above.
In this modern age it is grouped together on CD with The Nubians Of Plutonia which is also highly excellent.
The Futuristic Sound Of Sun Ra is another good enterance point, pretty 'straight' (esp compared to his later material) and very jazzy. ------------- Hit it on Five. Saxophone Scatterbrain Blitzberg Stab them in the ears. |
Posted By: dreadpirateroberts
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2011 at 4:29am
Fantastic, thank you both! I will add the double cd with both 'Angels' & 'Nubians' together, sounds great, along with 'The Futuristic...' Excellent, thank you again  ------------- We are men of action. Lies do not become us. http://www.jazzmusicarchives.com/dreadpirateroberts%28member%29.aspx?reviews=all/" rel="nofollow - Reviews... |
Posted By: dreadpirateroberts
Date Posted: 18 Dec 2011 at 1:15am
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...Ordered at last!
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