Ah, Sun Ra. Always an interesting and amusing man whose band reflects one of the most interesting aspects of jazz: its spiritual and alternative dimensions. Like many jazz musicians, Sun Ra's music and writings reflect a search for higher meaning and utopia. In its racial dimensions, it also brings to mind a long trajectory in "the music" for utopian visions and redemption, from Treemonisha to the Arkestra. This documentary is a fascinating capsule of that vision.
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