The Origins of Sun Ra w/ Knoel Scott & Terence Blanchard
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Saxophonist, composer, and cosmic jazz visionary Knoel Scott sits down with SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard to explore the roots of Sun Ra’s musical mythology and the relationship between the Arkestra and the Black Panther Party. Scott reflects on his decades-long journey with the Arkestra and the spiritual and sonic legacy of Sun Ra. You can catch the Sun Ra Arkestra at the SFJAZZ center for their four-night run of shows July 31 through August 3.
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