Customer Reviews
An ideal entry-point into Sun Ra's astonishing universe. - By: Jazzrook, 28 Sep 2006 
This 78-minute CD is an ideal entry-point into Sun Ra's astonishing & expansive catalogue numbering around 200 albums.
There are 18 tracks arrangedin chronological order & drawn from Sun Ra's Saturn label with the exception of 'We Will Wait For You' recorded for the film 'Space Is The Place'. It's fascinating to hear how Sun Ra's music evolved over the period 1956-73.
Sun Ra's 'Greatest Hits'(which probably reached the charts only on Saturn!) should suffice for anyone who wants just one CD of this remarkable composer & bandleaderin their collection, but it's also a perfect launching pad for those who want to explore further.
Higer Than The Sun - By: Peter M. Cummings, 06 Jun 2001 There are few words that strike more fear into heart of any music fan than "Greatest Hits". Usually with a greatest hit record you program the CD player to skip certain "classics". This is not the case with this record. It really is a nice review of Sun Ra's expansive musical styles. It opens with some rather straight forward jazz & then ascends through his highly experimental numbers. One thing I really like about this CD is the chronological order. You can really experience the evolution of Sun Ra's sound & the transition from Sonny Blount to Sun Ra. This is the absolute perfect place to start if you are not familiar with Ra & will give you some jumping off points for further exploration of Ra's universe. If you like a particular track, go pick up the album it originated from & begin your travels of the spaceways. If you are a die-hard Ra fan, you should already have this, if you don't, pick it up! It is nice to throwin the CD player & have a real variety of sounds to help you on your journey to Saturn.
