Pharoah Sanders' Live At The East is a captivating 43-minute jazz odyssey, released on 1 January 1972 via Verve Reissues. This mesmerising album showcases Sanders' mastery of free jazz, jazz, and hard bop, as he weaves a sonic tapestry that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.
The tracklist features three extraordinary live performances: 'Healing Song - Live', 'Memories Of J.W. Coltrane - Live', and 'Lumkili - Live'. Each piece is a testament to Sanders' innovative spirit and his ability to craft music that is at once emotionally charged and intellectually stimulating.
Throughout the album, Pharoah Sanders' virtuosic saxophone playing takes centre stage, as he pays tribute to his influences while forging a unique path forward. The result is an album that is both a celebration of jazz tradition and a bold push into uncharted territory. With Live At The East, Pharoah Sanders cemented his reputation as a visionary musician, and this reissue offers a thrilling opportunity to experience his genius firsthand.
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