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Sun Ra

Sun Ra (1914–1993) was an American bandleader, composer and conductor.

Also recorded as Sonny Blount; Herman Blount; Herman Poole Blount; Le Sony'r Ra; Le Sun Ra; Sonny Bourke.

Overview

Born at Birmingham in 1914, died at Birmingham in 1993.

In detail

Sun Ra studied at Alabama A & M University and A. H. Parker High School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is music and jazz. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz, jazz fusion, bebop and experimental music.

Membership is recorded of The Sun Ra Arkestra and Sun Ra Quartet.

Works named in the authority record are The Heliocentric Worlds of Sun Ra, Volume One, Jazz in Silhouette and Purple Night.

Distinctions recorded are NEA Jazz Masters.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Sun Ra”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q354508: Sun Ra

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