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Sun Ra: A Profile

Peter Blouw

Published: 2010-08-25

A short biography of the improviser Sun Ra that examines the impact and significance of his performance practices within the context of arguments favoring the social implications of improvised music.

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Improvisation is, simply put, being and living this very moment. No one can hide in music, and improvising in music is to be truly in this very moment and being completely yourself, with all your qualities and faults. It is probably the most honest state for a human being to be in.

– John McLaughlin in an interview with Daniel Fischlin.