
Pharoah Sanders / John Hicks / Curtis Lundy / Idris Muhammed
Africa - Pharoah Sanders / John Hicks / Curtis Lundy / Idris Muhammed* - Audio CD - Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)
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A transcendent jazz journey where Pharoah Sanders channels the spirit and soul of a continent. Essential listening.
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Pharoah Sanders’ 'Africa' is not just an album—it’s a profound statement from a master of spiritual jazz. Recorded in 1987, this session unites Sanders’ searching tenor sax with the intuitive interplay of pianist John Hicks, bassist Curtis Lundy, and drummer Idris Muhammed. Together, they breathe new life into jazz standards and original compositions, channeling the ecstatic energy and contemplative depth that defined Sanders’ Impulse! years. The title track, 'Africa,' stands as a meditative centerpiece, its hypnotic groove and modal explorations evoking distant landscapes and timeless rituals. Sanders’ tone is both urgent and serene, navigating between moments of fiery improvisation and gentle lyricism. Hicks’ piano glimmers with both delicacy and power, while Lundy and Muhammed lay down rhythms that are earthy yet elastic. This album is a testament to the enduring allure of jazz as a global language—rooted in the African diaspora but reaching for the universal. For collectors and connoisseurs, 'Africa' is an opportunity to experience Sanders’ artistry in a late-career highlight, where every note resonates with history, cultural memory, and the boundless possibility of improvisation.
Track List:
1 - You've Got To Have Freedom - 10:01
2 - Naima - 5:26
3 - Origin - 6:50
4 - Speak Low - 8:04
5 - After The Morning - 6:29
6 - Africa - 8:20
7 - Heart To Heart(Japan Bonus Track) -
8 - Duo(Japan Bonus Track) -