Name: Black Unity - Pharoah Sanders (LP)
Brand: Pharoah Sanders
SKU: 3luFuzmpqNIeQQM485wkI8

Album Description

Pharoah Sanders' seminal album, Black Unity, is a masterpiece of free jazz that has stood the test of time. Originally recorded and released in 1971, this iconic album consists of a single, thirty-seven-minute track that is an exercise in sustained harmonic groove. Critic Joe S. Harrington has aptly described it as "an exercise in sustained harmonic groove that cannot be beaten", ranking it at #38 on his Top 100 Albums.

Produced by Lee Young, Black Unity is a testament to Pharoah Sanders' innovative and intellectually challenging approach to music, which has been widely regarded as some of the most socially profound of the post-Coltrane era. The album's re-release in 1997, remastered and reissued on CD, introduced this groundbreaking work to a new generation of fans.

Black Unity is often cited alongside Sanders' other masterpiece, Karma, as one of the pinnacle achievements of his illustrious career. Enthusiasts of Pharoah Sanders' work have long revered this album, with one aficionado noting that it contains "some of the best, most transcendental moments of any Pharoah Sanders record". With its release on various formats, including vinyl and CD, Black Unity remains an essential listening experience for anyone interested in exploring the boundaries of free jazz and the visionary work of Pharoah Sanders.

January 1, 1997

℗ 1997 UMG Recordings, Inc.

About Pharoah Sanders

Pharoah Sanders, a titan of American jazz, was renowned for his innovative and spiritually resonant saxophone playing. Born in 1940, Sanders' career spanned over six decades, during which he became a pivotal figure in the development of free jazz and spiritual jazz. His distinctive sound, characterized by overblowing, harmonic, and multiphonic techniques, along with his use of "sheets of sound," set him apart in the jazz world. Sanders' tenure with John Coltrane in the mid-1960s further cemented his legacy, and his subsequent solo work, including collaborations with vocalist Leon Thomas and pianist Alice Coltrane, showcased his unique artistic vision. Fellow saxophonist Ornette Coleman once hailed him as "probably the best tenor player in the world," a testament to Sanders' enduring impact on jazz music. Sanders' music, marked by its emotional depth and spiritual richness, continues to inspire and influence musicians and fans alike.