{"product_id":"supersonic-jazz","title":"Sun Ra \u0026 His Arkestra - Supersonic Jazz [Double CD]","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSun Ra \u0026amp; His Arkestra - Supersonic Jazz [Double CD]\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the pinnacle of Sun Ra's early output with this official expanded edition of \u003cem\u003eSupersonic Jazz\u003c\/em\u003e. Recorded in 1956 and released in 1957 on the Saturn label, this album showcases Sun Ra \u0026amp; His Arkestra as their unique musical vision began to propel them away from the mainstream jazz conventions of the mid-1950s, reflecting elements of bebop, Latin, and R\u0026amp;B while forging a distinct path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOfficial expanded edition of Sun Ra's Saturn debut album.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFeatures an additional fourteen tracks of alternate versions and studio takes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe CD format includes four exclusive CD-only bonus tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLiner notes penned by Ira Kaplan of Yo La Tengo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes an essay from longtime Ra blogger Rodger Coleman (NUVOID Sun Ra Sundays).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe original recording was assembled from sessions at two Chicago studios (RCA Victor and Balkan).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBiographer John Szwed notes characteristics on these recordings that seemed alien to swing, bebop, or hard bop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eContents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package contains a Double CD edition featuring the complete \u003cem\u003eSupersonic Jazz\u003c\/em\u003e material plus bonus content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\/Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun Ra \u0026amp; His Arkestra\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Items:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Discs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025-12-19\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cosmic Myth\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110g\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 142 x 125 x 10 mm (Approximate CD Case Size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Sellers Rank:\u003c\/strong\u003e #121 in Jazz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis release captures Sun Ra as he launched the Saturn record company with business partner Alton Abraham, marking a crucial moment in avant-garde jazz history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sun Ra \u0026 His Arkestra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56815179923838,"sku":"B0FKD19D9L","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/3919\/1207\/files\/81DfL_k92fL_a8e4fffa-5429-4e33-982e-bced54b82496.jpg?v=1768428560","url":"https:\/\/www.yachew.com\/en-us\/products\/supersonic-jazz","provider":"Yachew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}