I saw this man live some years ago at the jazz cafe. The very next day I was walking through Camden market only to find him walking towards me ! A warm smile and that great white beard...no silly posing selfie required...a handshake...I complimented him on the previous nights performance which he graciously received. A memory I will treasure to my last day. He carried on his way anonymously but at the same time surrounded by a mystic aura amidst the crowds of tourists consumed by tat...if only they knew.
RIP Oh Great Pharaoh Sanders. Though I never saw you performing live, know that your music changed my life for the better and I can't thank you enough. Till we meet again on the other side ❤️🙏🏾
A couple years ago as I was getting on a flight out of LAX an old man was getting on the plane early because he needed a little extra time. He was carrying a glittery sax case that looked like it was from the 50's. The attendant specifically said, "Welcome aboard, Mr. Sanders." I didn't know him by sight, but it all clicked when I heard that. Once on the plane a lot of people were making a little fuss over a pro football player. The young man next to me asked me who he was. I said, "I don't know, but it really doesn't matter. THAT guy isn't the celebrity on this plane. There's an old man in back named Pharoah Sanders who is the REAL celebrity." It's kinda funny that a middle-age white guy had to introduce a young black man to a jazz legend, but he downloaded some music before we took off & was a fan before we landed. How could you not be?
great story!! we love you maestro pharaoh!! I wanted him to be the first music I heard this year, so... here I am. happy 2023, everybody!! this'll surely be a grand one. enjoy.....
Life's short, too short to be hating over what we see on the surface. Not that we should ignore what makes us unique, but it's easy to miss a lot of the good things, if we don't take the time to share what we love. American Jazz is unique but not everyone knows "Porgy and Bess", LEADBELLY, and so many others. And there are many great voices to discover.
I have loved him since the seventies when we had jazz at night on the radio while I was driving the streets of Chicago. Midnight shows East of Midnight they called the show, East of Midnight.....
What power! This is what makes Jazz so special. Pharoah Sanders is daring, emotional, and focuses those around him as only a precious few (like Coltrane and Dizzy and Miles and Shorter) can command. Thank you for posting this gem!
+Harriet Johnson I agree Harriet. I've found myself listening to Pharoah's take a lot more as it more spiritual in tone. Love them both however. Be well.
RIP Pharoah ❤ Your music, along with Tranes, is etched into the very fiber of my being forever. I don’t know if any force has influenced my life more or ever will. The world has lost a powerful spiritual force.
Pharoah Sanders (tenor sax) William Henderson (piano) Donald Smith (electric piano) Tarik Shah (bass) Greg Bandy (drums) Leon Thomas (vocals -1,4,6) NYC, July 13, 1987
There are VERY FEW musicians on this planet that can approach a song with the same intensity and feeling of John Coltrane. Pharoah Sanders is one rare spirit. I actually think that he puts MORE feeling into this tune than Trane did. He is obviously influenced, but he's also obviously HIM and not mimicking Coltrane. Highlight of my day to day was listening to this master on his instrument.
you still can! I was born in 93 and had the pleasure of seeing Pharoah last year! I was wonderful and I would recommend it even if you have to go out of your way to get to a show.
Happy Birthday Pharoah Sanders born October 13, 1940 A Grammy Award-winning jazz saxophonist May God grant him everlasting happiness, knowledge, love and understanding for many many more years to come!!🎂🎁🎈🎊🍷🍷🎉🎂
No musician has ever touched me quite like Pharoah Sanders did and continues to do. I am constantly finding new music of his and each song is as beautiful as the last. Truly a musical wizard, Rest In Piece.
Beautiful! Pharoah with Sonny Sharrock on Ask the Ages might be the best Fusion album ever made. Saw Pharoah 10/31/86 and can still remember the uplifting refrain of the last tune. Stayed with me all these years......
Luckily you dont have to understand jazz ...or any art form ...to enjoy it....you may hear it ...and enjoy it ,but dont know why, and that's ok...or you may hate it..and that's ok ....you will find what moves you ...and what doesn't......its your own individual path....enjoy!!!!!
wow, im always in envy of anyone who has heard a jazz legend live. i unfortunately was born in 1990, by that time most of the greats either passed away or were too old to perform. its still my dream to watch a great tenor like Pharoah Sanders or Yusef Lateef live.
Yeah, I felt the same way, it's really insane, which rhyms with (John and Alice) Coltrane. 😉 All the best and peace from Brazil my fellow jazz enthusiast. ✌
never seen trane either but saw sanders every chance i got in my former life.......now i just listen to his music.Favorite tune of mine..........my favorite things .............and hum ,,,,upper and lower............and the creator........and..........
If you are a fan of Coltrane, you must go see Pharoah Sanders, born Farrell Sanders, while you are still able. They were/are as close as 2 musicians can be style wise. Playing together in 1965 with Sanders on Coltranes 'Ascension' album left Coltrane influenced by Sanders it is said.
Only just picked up on this track. Absolutely amazing. Surprised I have not listened previously as I have listened regularly to John and Alice Coltrane.
I am always amazed/amused at the amount of video/audio material of varied black artists "curated" by these companies. The music goes put of circulation to the public and magically appears years later when some person in control decides to release it. Hail capitalism! Why am I so black and blue?
You are absolutely right! Just love and appreciate them both. -- I do. I remember screaming with pleasure while Pharoah Sanders performed when I was a student at Howard U. We ALL screamed with ecstasy and in unison!!!
I couldn't imagine ,anyone taking on johns master piece... I hadn't considered that this music is open to everyone...even the genius of pharaoh sanders
love JCOLTRANE version never heard this but now i love this one but no comparison one is like a black Julliard version and this one is the Brooklyn or Harlem from the streets down home version both are genius renditions from two differents points on the musical horizon one is sunset JC and this one is Sunrise!!! RIP (POWER AND PEACE) MY ELDERS
I saw this man live some years ago at the jazz cafe. The very next day I was walking through Camden market only to find him walking towards me ! A warm smile and that great white beard...no silly posing selfie required...a handshake...I complimented him on the previous nights performance which he graciously received. A memory I will treasure to my last day. He carried on his way anonymously but at the same time surrounded by a mystic aura amidst the crowds of tourists consumed by tat...if only they knew.
Ethereal Dreams this sounds really wholesome
Very nice story thank you for sharing 💛
Ethereal Dreams mate, you're a proper geezer! 👏🏾👏🏾🤓
It sounds good
Beautiful
RIP Oh Great Pharaoh Sanders. Though I never saw you performing live, know that your music changed my life for the better and I can't thank you enough. Till we meet again on the other side ❤️🙏🏾
A couple years ago as I was getting on a flight out of LAX an old man was getting on the plane early because he needed a little extra time. He was carrying a glittery sax case that looked like it was from the 50's. The attendant specifically said, "Welcome aboard, Mr. Sanders." I didn't know him by sight, but it all clicked when I heard that. Once on the plane a lot of people were making a little fuss over a pro football player. The young man next to me asked me who he was. I said, "I don't know, but it really doesn't matter. THAT guy isn't the celebrity on this plane. There's an old man in back named Pharoah Sanders who is the REAL celebrity." It's kinda funny that a middle-age white guy had to introduce a young black man to a jazz legend, but he downloaded some music before we took off & was a fan before we landed. How could you not be?
Reach one! Teach one! (Coming from a middle aged Black man) Thank you...
Loved it!
Well done you...Pharoah lives in our hearts forever !!!!!
great story!! we love you maestro pharaoh!! I wanted him to be the first music I heard this year, so... here I am. happy 2023, everybody!! this'll surely be a grand one. enjoy.....
Life's short, too short to be hating over what we see on the surface. Not that we should ignore what makes us unique, but it's easy to miss a lot of the good things, if we don't take the time to share what we love.
American Jazz is unique but not everyone knows "Porgy and Bess", LEADBELLY, and so many others. And there are many great voices to discover.
I have loved him since the seventies when we had jazz at night on the radio while I was driving the streets of Chicago. Midnight shows East of Midnight they called the show, East of Midnight.....
THIS IS SO GOOD WHAT
uh huh :D
What power! This is what makes Jazz so special. Pharoah Sanders is daring, emotional, and focuses those around him as only a precious few (like Coltrane and Dizzy and Miles and Shorter) can command. Thank you for posting this gem!
This was the very first Saunders tune I heard. I was about 15 when I started getting into Jazz and this tune has a special place in my heart.
Wish I met his music earlier like you. But hey no worries - Light comes to us all in different phases of life :)
Straight to the heart... No bla bla, no empty phrases, no hiding behind excellent technique, just expression of love.
There is nothing like Black Classical music..All praises to the Gods.
YES!!
i think Bach is in the same level
For me, Pharoah's version is evangelical; Coltrane's is meditative. I love and give thanks for both.
+Harriet Johnson interesting.
+Harriet Johnson I agree Harriet. I've found myself listening to Pharoah's take a lot more as it more spiritual in tone. Love them both however. Be well.
+Harriet Johnson Yes!
both have a way of crying to God that is unbelievebale ...
Mr. jackson this comment makes so much sense
RIP Pharoah ❤
Your music, along with Tranes, is etched into the very fiber of my being forever. I don’t know if any force has influenced my life more or ever will. The world has lost a powerful spiritual force.
Pharoah Sanders (tenor sax) William Henderson (piano) Donald Smith (electric piano) Tarik Shah (bass) Greg Bandy (drums) Leon Thomas (vocals -1,4,6)
NYC, July 13, 1987
There are VERY FEW musicians on this planet that can approach a song with the same intensity and feeling of John Coltrane. Pharoah Sanders is one rare spirit. I actually think that he puts MORE feeling into this tune than Trane did. He is obviously influenced, but he's also obviously HIM and not mimicking Coltrane. Highlight of my day to day was listening to this master on his instrument.
This is my first time hearing this version and I must say it is beyond fabulous it's a Masterpiece. The pianist must be a student of McCoy Tiner.
Curtis Miles ......who is in the rhythm section on this master piece.???
❤❤❤Ase'!!!
you still can! I was born in 93 and had the pleasure of seeing Pharoah last year! I was wonderful and I would recommend it even if you have to go out of your way to get to a show.
Happy Birthday Pharoah Sanders
born October 13, 1940
A Grammy Award-winning jazz saxophonist
May God grant him everlasting happiness, knowledge, love and understanding for many many more years to come!!🎂🎁🎈🎊🍷🍷🎉🎂
Never have I heard a saxophone solo that evokes so much spirituality. A master indeed.
No musician has ever touched me quite like Pharoah Sanders did and continues to do. I am constantly finding new music of his and each song is as beautiful as the last. Truly a musical wizard, Rest In Piece.
Beautiful! Pharoah with Sonny Sharrock on Ask the Ages might be the best Fusion album ever made. Saw Pharoah 10/31/86 and can still remember the uplifting refrain of the last tune. Stayed with me all these years......
This is what JAZZ IS in one song.....Pharoah tells the story of all who play this thing called JAZZ here....just listen you can feel it...
He just bared his pure soul. Beautiful.
Pharoah is the best sax player!His music make me in the 7 sky,love this Man.
Thank you, sir, it's an honour and a privilege to know you through music. Johnny Icognida -John Ryan Scrivener
I have seen him play. a holy man, such purity of heart..
Merci pour l'album équinoxe , un pro musicale ! Bonne journée cordialement !
Brings tears to my eyes and makes my heart sing.
the best music ever heard in my life
Dargan Gregg Now that is the truth...
Indeed Dargan Gregg...
Dargan Gregg its why tbe good Lord gave us ears
it takes a while to understand some jazz. i used to try and force myself to, but once you actually get it, you really feel it
It’s probably how older ppl try to make sense of womps and wobbles in today’s music
Why does anyone have to understand it? Just listen and feel whatever it is that you're feeling
Luckily you dont have to understand jazz ...or any art form ...to enjoy it....you may hear it ...and enjoy it ,but dont know why, and that's ok...or you may hate it..and that's ok ....you will find what moves you ...and what doesn't......its your own individual path....enjoy!!!!!
This is so HARD...omg. 🔥💎🔥💎
wow, im always in envy of anyone who has heard a jazz legend live. i unfortunately was born in 1990, by that time most of the greats either passed away or were too old to perform. its still my dream to watch a great tenor like Pharoah Sanders or Yusef Lateef live.
you can listen to young jazz hope. Try Christian Scott. He allso have a cover of this song.
Indeed Lord let me do wrong...I luv this track...insprational iyoooo!!!!
So heart-achingly beautiful; the intensity of emotion present in this piece is just insane!
Yeah, I felt the same way, it's really insane, which rhyms with (John and Alice) Coltrane. 😉
All the best and peace from Brazil my fellow jazz enthusiast. ✌
Magnificent beautiful music Pharaoh Sanders
Damn! How amazing is this, blessed to see the great man perform live a couple of times, respect ✊🏽 Pharoah Sanders ❤️
A living legend. I was blessed to see him at Catalina Bar and Grill in Hollywood a few years ago. Magnifico!
Rest easy maestro
it was simply GREAT deep and inspired it s just MUSIC and a lot of people have forget Lot of Thanks for this pubication
Pharoah nonostante i tuoi 70 anni sei sempre il più grande
Non ha settantanni ma forse ottanta,po questo è un commento tardivo
This is new to me and I wish that I had found it a long time ago. Tear to the eye wonderful - I just love Pharaoh Sanders.
this is the best version of all, second to none. what a climatic song -- pharoah sanders reigns supreme.
I'm going to see him in 5 days can't wait
Pure. That's all I have to say! Thanks so much for posting, and blessings to you.
Pure Sanders gold. All hail the Pharoah!!!
never seen trane either but saw sanders every chance i got in my former life.......now i just listen to his music.Favorite tune of mine..........my favorite things .............and hum ,,,,upper and lower............and the creator........and..........
A blessing ! A blessing from Lord ! Hallelujah ! Praise let there be love ! Power of Love overpowers Love of Power ! (J.Hendrix)
Precious Freedom Has Never Been So Well Expressed!
If you are a fan of Coltrane, you must go see Pharoah Sanders, born Farrell Sanders, while you are still able. They were/are as close as 2 musicians can be style wise. Playing together in 1965 with Sanders on Coltranes 'Ascension' album left Coltrane influenced by Sanders it is said.
milton112 .....have seen pharaohs Sanders a few times in my life time....he is an excellent muscian
I've seen him live in Hamburg at FABRIK in the 90's of the last century.
Amazing concert...
Maico Friedrich thanks for specifying which century
He is blowing blessings to all.
God's gift to the world !! I feel blessed to have seen him on many occasions, especially Grace Cathedral in San Francisco...
Beautiful
Coltrane smiles upon this rendition.
I'm going to see him for the first time next month!!! Can't wait!
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Morning meditiation. Where Pharoah takes Trane is amazing knowing Trane was COSMIC!
Always loved this groove and bass line
There's only a few sax players that should be playing this song and can do it proper justice, Pharoah' s one of them.
I have never seen either, but their music take me where they are. Great musical talent both.
Pharoah understood 'Train better than anyone!
R D JAZZBOY trane
Thanks for sharing! Brilliant song!
Unique Sound - Pharoah Sanders is a Great Master!!!
This is for the classy. Another Jazz great. Nostalgic.
Rip to a legend
ALWAYS....Relevant....I LOVE This one
Only just picked up on this track. Absolutely amazing. Surprised I have not listened previously as I have listened regularly to John and Alice Coltrane.
very bright sound
Wonderful music
Bellissimo pezzo!
Pharoah Sanders and the rest of these cats are a hard act to follow!!!
Absolutely brilliant!!!!
no words here just grateful.
I saw him at the old "Smiling Dog Saloon in Cleveland, OH, right after I got out of the service in 1972 or 1973.
I am always amazed/amused at the amount of video/audio material of varied black artists "curated" by these companies. The music goes put of circulation to the public and magically appears years later when some person in control decides to release it. Hail capitalism! Why am I so black and blue?
Rip pharoah
Damn....... first time ever hearing Pharoah Sanders...... what an introduction to him!! Ooooofff, that was moving....! Thanks for uploading!
Damn, you can feel the saxophone everywhere.
What a great player.
Quel talent ce Dieudo.
Pharoah Sanders will be performing this weekend September 14&15th in DC at the Bohemian Caverns jazz club. Please everyone...check it out!!!!
Pharoah Sanders is too cool for school
Rest in Power, Maestro.
I like this interpretation! Why compare?
All this Trane versus Pharaoh bullshit... This is awesome... Trane is awesome too... dig the groove and just feel the love.
You are absolutely right! Just love and appreciate them both. -- I do. I remember screaming with pleasure while Pharoah Sanders performed when I was a student at Howard U. We ALL screamed with ecstasy and in unison!!!
Every time i think about that show @ Crampton Auditorium, it sends me to "Cloud 9"
Blasting a wail...hear it live IT....oh Lord, let me do no wrong
You are a great musicman! Thank you so much for all songs and improvisations.
spectacular
Timeless!
"Timeless" indeed Edward!
I've seen Sanders twice! Years ago!
don't listen to much jazz no days, but def adding this to my list.
never gets old...talks to one's soul or spirit. ...either or ....
Jazz is pur magic
oh dear god where ever you are
A true journey in Divine Sound!!!
I couldn't imagine ,anyone taking on johns master piece... I hadn't considered that this music is open to everyone...even the genius of pharaoh sanders
@bomsiva i'm not old and i never saw coltrane but i saw sanders several years ago at the village vanguard and i cried. i was college age.
oh.............thank you for posting classical music such as this on you tube....
non ho parole
Flowing perfectcally to the ears.
Pharoah's playing is intuitive and intellectual at the same time...as is the rest of the band members..
I love this!
I can only say that It's hard for me to believe what I have just heard...INCLEDIBLE
love JCOLTRANE version never heard this but now i love this one but no comparison one is like a black Julliard version and this one is the Brooklyn or Harlem from the streets down home version both are genius renditions from two differents points on the musical horizon one is sunset JC and this one is Sunrise!!! RIP (POWER AND PEACE) MY ELDERS
Sanders is power and peace. what Coltrane is?
peace and power...
Crazy you mentioned Harlem because that's literally what I envisoned. Old Harlem before the gentrification, peace.