110 Years of Sun Ra: The Early Years w/ John Szwed 22nd May 2024

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Music historian and author of 'Space is the Place: The Lives and Times of Sun Ra', John Szwed, explores the musician’s early family life and early influences.

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Tracklist

0:00:15
Erskine Hawkins Big BandErskine Hawkins Big Band
Let's Go Home
0:04:55
Fats WallerFats Waller
Snake Hips
0:07:53
Bessie SmithBessie Smith
Haunted House Blues

Lional HamptonLional Hampton
Flying Home
Fletcher HendersonFletcher Henderson
Whiteman Stomp
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, RTE Concert Orchestra, Dublin, RTE Concert Orchestra, Dublin, Adrian LeaperAdrian Leaper
Hiawatha Overture, Op. 30
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Duke Ellington & His OrchestraDuke Ellington & His Orchestra
The Hawk Talks
Cio SingersCio Singers
The Spirit Of Phil Murray
Wynonie (Mr. Blues) Harris, Wynonie (Mr. Blues) Harris, Jimmie Jackson And His OrchestraJimmie Jackson And His Orchestra
Lightnin' Struck The Poor House
Wynonie HarrisWynonie Harris
Dig This Boogie
Sun RaSun Ra
El Is A Sound Of Joy