Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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, 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 on July 31 through August 3.
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***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
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, 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 on July 31 through August 3.
Learn more at SFJAZZ.org
Subscribe to SFJAZZ's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/sfjazz
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/SFJAZZ
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SFJAZZ
***SFJAZZ is a non-profit organization that presents year round jazz concerts, festivals and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA.
