Jul 08, 20 sun ra and the omniverse jet set arkestra the complete detroit jazz center residency december 26january 1 1981 transparency 2008 the sun ra discography ok, so this sun ra obsession is getting out of hand. It could be said, too, that omniverse sun ra was the only source of information then, while there are nowadays several websites offering the updated discography, from wikipedia to some made by fans and scholars. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In john f szweds book space is the place the life and times of.
Sun ra and the omniverse jet set arkestra the complete detroit jazz center residency december 26january 1 1981 transparency 2008 the sun ra discography ok, so this sun ra obsession is getting out of hand. Squidco sells cds, dvds, vinyl lps and magazines of unusual music in the fields of improvisation, compositional music, experimental, chamber rock, and rock in opposition. The 10member his omniverse arkestra features marshall allen vocals, alto sax, michael ray trumpet, ahmed abdullah trumpet, vocals and tyrone hill trombone, with sun ra on synthesizer and piano. Available to order now within the uk from the art yard records website. Sun ra seemingly fed off the crowds vibe to focus on his performance, while casting aside any medical problems and remaining the leader of his. Sun ras collected poetry and prose is available as a book, published may 2005, entitled sun ra, the immeasurable equation. The sun ra discography is one of the largest discographies in music history. Immeasurable equation was published by phaelos books in november 2005. Open, upful and swinging, including the only recordings of blue intensity and the titletrack celestial love, besides a bouquet of other ra originals, and a couple of duke ellingtons featuring the one and only june tyson in full effect. Hello everyone, im back for a quick video about my recent adventures in all things sun ra. Jazz keyboardist, bandleader and composer sun ra recorded dozens of singles and over one hundred fulllength albums, comprising well over songs, and making him one of the most prolific recording artists of the 20th century. Comprehensive pictorial and annotated discography, including record title index, composition index, personnel index, instrument index. Sun ra biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
On the basis of a statement by john gilmore that sun ra had finished with vocal groups by about 1956, commentators have assumed that his work with the cosmic rays, his final chicago vocal ensemble, had to be from before that date. Revised and expanded second edition of hartmut geerken and chris trents comprehensive reference omniverse sun ra, originally published in 1994. Record collector is the worlds leading authority on rare and collectable records. Seductive fantasy on jupiter is near ideal as an introduction to the musical worlds of sun ra. Revised and expanded second edition of hartmut geerken and chris trent s comprehensive reference omniverse sun ra, originally published in 1994. Omniverse sun ra features many previously unpublished photographs of sun ra and his arkestra in new york in 1966 and germany in 1979 by val wilmer, and hartmut geerkens previously unpublished photographs from heliopolis in cairo, egypt, in 1971, in addition to an updated comprehensive pictorial and annotated discography by chris trent.
It is a comprehensive reference book with a pictorial and annotated discography including alphabetical record title, composition and record. Illustrated from thousands of firsthand examinations of blue note records comes this exhaustive guide to identifying the many details that determine what is and what is not an original blue note pressing. As such, stanleys sometimesbrilliant book is not a good introduction to sun ra or his life space is the place. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Fantastic post about one of americas most important artists. God is more than love can ever be 1979 sun ra full album duration. There were three titles that appeared on pretty much everyones wantlist of the era. Printed in a limited run, it accrued a nearlegendary status amongst collectors. Twenty years after its first publication, art yard are proud to present the fully revised 2nd edition of hartmut geerkens long unobtainable omniverse sun ra, a definitive hitchhikers guide to the sun ra galaxy. If someone did not like sun ras music, this book would probably not be as much fun, but it still might be interesting say, a threestar rating instead of a five. For much of his career, ra led the arkestra, an ensemble with an everchanging name and flexible. Beneath its compelling surface lie many layers of musical detail, and numerous hints as to where sun. Dec 01, 2015 buy omniverse sun ra 2nd revised edition by geerken, hartmut, trent, chris, geerken, hartmut, wilmer, val isbn. Originally published in 1994, omniverse has been described as a definitive hitchhikers guide to the sun ra galaxy.
Intergalactic research sun ra live at the horseshoe tavern, toronto 1978 sun ra the complete detroit jazz center residency sun ra and the omniverse jet set arkestra the universe sent me sun ra helsinki 1971 the complete concert and interview sun ra and his intergalactic solar research arkestra newport jazz festivalthe. Chris trent, hartmut geerken omniverse book soundohm. Well, it could be true, but it doesnt take away a single fraction of the books value. Geerken was a writer and musician whod met sun ra when he was teaching at the goethe institute in cairo in.
Omniverse sun ra by hartmut geerken and chris trent expanded and revised hardback 2nd edition published by art yard, uk. Art yard press is set to publish a new and revised edition of omniverse sun ra by hartmut geerken and chris trent. Well, it could be true, but it doesnt take away a single fraction of the book s value. The everinspiring musical omniverse of british label strut finds its perfect glamour project in the formatspanning collection of rare singles from the mystical afrofuturist and jazz pioneer sun ra. Sun ras omniverse wnyc new york public radio, podcasts. It looks like theres an issue with javascript in your browser.
Omniverse sun ra comprehensive pictorial and annotated discography, including record title index, composition index, personnel index, instrument index, saturn record label and vinyl number index, record label index and essays. On jupiter by sun ra and his intergalactic myth science solar arkestra, released 30 august 2017 1. It is a comprehensive reference book with a pictorial and annotated discography including alphabetical. The lives and times of sun ra, by john szwed is a much better introduction. Hartmut geerkens 1994 book, ominiverse sun ra, titanic discography alongside essays and photographs. Sun ra, singles the definitive 45s collection 1952 1991. French fold cover with metallic silver foil blocking on cyan faimei cloth. Omniverse sun ra by hartmut geerken, 9780993351402, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Omniverse sun ra features many previously unpublished photographs of sun ra and his. Feb 28, 2016 hello everyone, im back for a quick video about my recent adventures in all things sun ra. Comprehensive pictorial and annotated discography, including record title index, composition index, personnel index, instrument. Le sonyr ra born herman poole blount, may 22, 1914 may 30, 1993, better known as sun ra, was an american jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, and poet known for his experimental music, cosmic philosophy, prolific output, and theatrical performances. Sun ra was a musical visionary of the first rank, and his record sleeves were nearly always inspirational. Buy omniverse sun ra 2nd revised edition by geerken, hartmut, trent, chris, geerken, hartmut, wilmer, val isbn.
When sun ra wanted to communicate with malcolm x he gave him some books on the nature of the omniverse and the occult. The antique blacks, celebrations for dial tunes and a black mass. The new edition of omniverse sun ra is a major contribution to sun ra studies, and a dazzling overview of its subjects astonishingly productive career on earth the definitive companion to the many worlds of sun ra. Shop vinyl and cds and complete your sun ra collection. Art yard to publish second edition of omniverse sun ra. Omniverse sun ra by hartmut geerken, chris trent waterstones. It has a magical mix of colours from sun ras varied palette. Saturns contribution to jazz fusion, the unpeggably eclectic bandleadercomposer wowed audiences from the 1940s until his death. Ra has made much of his swing era big band background, having arranged for and performed with fletcher henderson ca. Geerken was a writer and musician whod met sun ra when he was teaching at the. In addition to all the original chapters by hartmut geerken, amiri baraka, chris cutler, robert l. In the late 1970s he made other albums which also gesture in this direction lanquidity has a jazzrock feel while remaining firmly part of the ra omniverse, this is true too of disco 3000 despite its title.
Jazz record center blue note records by frederick cohen bnr book hc hardback 112 pgs. Thomas stanleys new book the execution of sun ra blasts. Sun ra arkestra sun r sunrise in different di singles. Dec 09, 2009 omniverse sun ra comprehensive pictorial and annotated discography, including record title index, composition index, personnel index, instrument index, saturn record label and vinyl number index, record label index and essays, photo documents, tapeography, filomography, bibliography.
This is the second edition of omniverse the first went out of print almost 20 years ago, and now goes for fabulous sums and its even bigger than the first, with a stunning amount of words, notes, photos, artwork, and images of vintage records. Exchanges were physical, hand to hand, tactile, visceral, and love and combat flourished on a level that is unfathomable in this age, no matter how well we perform solidarity or longing. Buy omniverse sun ra by hartmut geerken, chris trent from waterstones today. On jupiter represents sun ras closest encounter with the world of disco. By that time, hartmut geerkens omniverse sun ra had appeared and vanished, but those whod been lucky enough to grab a copy now knew exactly which ra lps we were still lacking. Art yard to publish second edition of omniverse sun ra the wire.