Originally released on the small Music Manager label, "Super-Sonic Jazz" is an early example of Sun Ra's burgeoning interest in space-age themes and avant-garde jazz. The album features the original Saturns, the band that would later be known as his Arkestra.
- "Super-Sonic Jazz" was recorded in Chicago in 1956.
- The album was originally released on the small, independent label Music Manager.
- The album features a blend of hard bop, free jazz, and Sun Ra's unique cosmology.
Sun Ra was a prolific jazz composer, bandleader, and pianist. He is best known for his avant-garde jazz, his mystical philosophy, and his highly conceptual approach to music and performance. The 1957 release of "Super-Sonic Jazz" marked a pivotal moment in Sun Ra's early career, showcasing his burgeoning interest in space-age themes and experimental arrangements.
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