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Space is the Place: The Lives and Times of Sun Ra

by John F. Szwed

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Sun Ra, a.k.a. Herman Poole "Sonny" Blount (1914–1993), has been hailed as "one of the great big-band leaders, pianists, and surrealists of jazz" (New York Times) and as "the missing link between Duke Ellington and Public Enemy" (Rolling Stone). Composer, keyboardist, bandleader, philosopher, poet, and self-proclaimed extraterrestrial from Saturn, Sun Ra led his "Intergalactic Arkestra" of thirty-plus musicians in a career that ranged from boogie-woogie and swing to be-bop, free jazz, fusion, and New Age music. This definitive biography reveals the life, philosophy, and musical growth of one of the twentieth century's greatest avant-garde musicians.

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"Sun Ra, a.k.a. Herman Poole ""Sonny"" Blount (1914–1993), has been hailed as ""one of the great big-band leaders, pianists, and surrealists of jazz"" (New York Times) and as ""the missing link between Duke"

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About the Author

John F. Szwed is Musser Professor of Anthropology, African-American Studies, Music, and American Studies at Yale University. He has written about music for TheVillage Voice, Vibe,the Boston Phoenix, and other publications. He lives in Connecticut.

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ISBN:

9780306808555

Author:

Szwed, John F.

Publisher:

Da Capo Press

Location:

New York :

Subject:

People of Color

Subject:

Biography

Subject:

Jazz

Subject:

Composers & Musicians - Jazz

Subject:

Jazz musicians

Subject:

Composers & Musicians

Subject:

Sun Ra

Subject:

Genres & Styles - Jazz

Subject:

cultural heritage

Subject:

General Music

Subject:

Jazz musicians -- United States -- Biography.

Subject:

Biography-Composers and Musicians

Edition Number:

1

Edition Description:

Trade Paper

Publication Date:

19980831

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Yes

Pages:

496

Dimensions:

9 x 6 in 24.5 oz

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Product details 496 pages Da Capo Press - 1998-08-00 English 9780306808555 Reviews:

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"Sun Ra, a.k.a. Herman Poole ""Sonny"" Blount (1914–1993), has been hailed as ""one of the great big-band leaders, pianists, and surrealists of jazz"" (New York Times) and as ""the missing link between Duke"