At SFJazz, the Arkestra, led by singer Tara Middleton, presents a cosmic jazz performance, performing Sun Ra's unique style from the 1940s. Sun Ra, an enigmatic figure, was known for wearing vibrant uniforms and creating avant-garde music while insisting that listeners embrace his inspired messages. His band, characterized by its rigorous practice sessions, combined a variety of musical influences and innovations, such as the Moog synthesizer, producing an extensive discography that reshaped jazz.
"Sun Ra was an insomniac, he didn't sleep. He'd take a two-hour nap; the other 22 hours of the day, he kept you busy."
"To those of Earth, and other worlds, listen, while you have the chance."
The style combined a melting pot of influences and technological innovations like use of the Moog synthesizer in over 40 studio albums.
Sun Ra played a style of space-age free jazz that was uncompromising in both its creativity and rigor.
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