Although Pharoah Sanders was originally considered a firebrand, thanks to his wild early free jazz work in the '60s, his later records are actually more in the tradition of players like his one-time leader John Coltrane and, especially, Rahsaan Roland Kirk. The title track from this 1987 session could have been on any of Kirk's Atlantic albums, a mixture of gospel sway and free jazz honk that builds into a hypnotic swoon under Leon Thomas' rich baritone vocals. (Thomas also appears on his own composition, the blues "If It Wasn't for a Woman," and the closing "Next Time You See Me.") On the extended, relaxed take of Coltrane's "Equinox," Sanders doesn't try to copy his former boss' phrasing, but there's certainly a Coltrane-like elegance to Sanders' lyrical solo. In fact, Sanders' playing on the standard "Polka Dots and Moonbeams," which also features a lovely Vince Guaraldi-like piano solo by William S. Henderson III, is downright pretty. OH LORD, LET ME DO NO WRONG is a mellow and peaceful set by a player who no longer needs to make noise; whether old-school fans will appreciate this is debatable. (Review courtesy of Stewart Mason/AMG)
Hmmm, I'm fairly certain Mason didn't actually listen to this album! The title track sounds nothing at all like Kirk and even if "Equinox" indeed is extended, it is certainly not relaxed. And Mason doesn't even mention the kick ass version of "Out Of This World"! "Mellow and peaceful", my ass!
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Thanks very much for this !
Thank you, I can't wait to check it out. I always thought some of Sanders best stuff was the less celebrated material from post-1980. He really brings the spiritual vibe to more inside music and hits some higher heights.
Totally great record! I think there are a LOT of Pharoah records that were cast away due to some kind of revisionist thinking that after elaving Impulse his albums lost their vitality: "Pharoah" on India Navigation; "Africa," on Timeless; "Live" on Theresa, as well as Journey To The One," and Rejoice.
hm, I'll reserve judgement on this one, but thanks for uploading it anyway!
A bit disappointed by Leon Thomas' contributions - the title track in particular had a lot of potential if he'd matched Pharoah's screaming climax - but it was nice and unusual to hear the reggae touch. Interesting also to hear Pharoah stretching out on those two Coltrane pieces, and addressing the Coltrane legacy with the 'Polka Dots' ballad performance. Though he doesn't sound like Trane, he's still very much himself, it's strange that he sounded even less like Trane at the start of his career, more like him as he moved to straightahead jazz.
thanks nunne , enjoying this mate :)
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if i haven't already thanked you for this...well, thank you. :)
great, i used to have this cd -- his rendition of "equinox" i like even better than coltrane's, one of my favorite jazz songs.
thanks!
that's great, thank you!!
A great share, Nunne... thanks so much for leaving your blog up and the links. you'd be welcome back any time if you've got more to share!
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thanks for the download link. i used to have this on cassette but lost it. love the title song. i hope you'll have more to come.
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