Sun Ra - Saturn Singles Vol. 1: 1954-1958 offers a rare glimpse into the pioneering vision of Sun Ra during his formative years. This collection showcases his earliest recordings on his own Saturn label, blending cosmic jazz with unexpected pop and R&B influences. The result is a mesmerizing journey through some of the wildest, most inventive sounds of mid-20th-century jazz.
Featuring essential performances and productions from 1954 to 1958, this album captures Sun Ra's unique ability to push musical boundaries while retaining an infectious energy. Listeners will find a blend of groove, experimentation, and the unmistakable cosmic flair that would come to define his later work, making this release a fascinating chapter for fans and collectors interested in the roots of Sun Ra’s sonic universe.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Jeanne Dielman
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 2016
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TRACKS
A1. A Foggy Day
A2. Daddy's Gonna Tell You No Lie
A3. Dreaming
A4. Daddy's Gonna Tell You No Lie
A5. Bye Bye
A6. Somebody's In Love
A7. Medicine For A Nightmare
A8. Saturn
B1. Supersonic Jazz
B2. Happy New Year To You!
B3. It's Christmas Time
B4. Muck Muck
B5. Hot Skillet Mama
B6. Great Balls Of Fire
B7. Hours After
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