{"product_id":"0763232401426-standard-deviation","title":"Standard deviation","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo decades have passed since SONS OF RA emerged onto Chicago's scene with their fusion of heavy prog, jazz,math rock, and elements of avant-garde. Initially a line-blurring experiment based on improvised music, the trio has proven that the itchings of jazz fusion aficionados and math\/progressive rock\/metal purists can both enjoy the samemusical relief.The band independently released four EPs since 2016, culminating with the critically acclaimed six-part suite Tropic of Cancer in 2024.Now, SONS OF RA evolves with their full-length album debut Standard Deviation, diving deeper into roots of avantgardejazz, fusion, math and progressive rock while maintaining a powerful metallic crunch. The album features interpretations of compositions from jazz legends Carla Bley, John Coltrane, and Don Ellis, balanced with a collection of original compositions reflecting the groups diverse influences.Standard Deviation was recorded and mixed by Spenser Morris (Saor, Panopticon) and mastered by Grammy Awardwinningengineer Alan Douches. The cover art is a commissioned painting by Chicago-area artist Nick Gurley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55479593107830,"sku":"0763232401426","price":13.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_13605841_1165720_20250409105358_ab78b1a2-d605-48ef-bd40-4a10bec56ccf.jpg?v=1745608309","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/0763232401426-standard-deviation","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}