Sound Of Joy by Sun Ra, released 1 June 1994, includes the following tracks: "Two Tones", "Planet Earth", "Saturn", "El Viktor" and more.
This version of Sound Of Joy comes as a 1xCD. -
His second album from late 1956, w. John Gilmore, Pat Patrick, Julian Piester+, reisssue of LP for the first time on CD.
"Sound Of Joy" is a remarkable CD by the legendary jazz innovator Sun Ra, released by Delmark Records. This album captures Sun Ra and his Arkestra during their formative Chicago years in 1956, blending hard bop with cosmic explorations that would later define his career. The tracks showcase intricate arrangements, vibrant horn sections, and Sun Ra?s signature piano work?offering listeners a glimpse into the early genius of one of jazz's most enigmatic figures. Delmark Records, founded in 1953 in Chicago, is renowned for its dedication to authentic jazz and blues recordings. Over decades, Delmark has been instrumental in preserving classic sounds while introducing groundbreaking artists like Sun Ra to wider audiences. As for Sun Ra himself: born Herman Poole Blount, he became famous not only for his avant-garde compositions but also for pioneering Afrofuturism within music. His influence stretches across genres and generations; "Sound Of Joy" stands as an essential document of both his vision and legacy.
