NEA Jazz Masters: Pharoah Sanders (2016)

Ferrell “Pharoah” Sanders is a Grammy Award-winning jazz saxophonist who has shown a remarkable facility performing in a variety of styles, from free to mainstream, displaying what has been called “hard-edged lyricism.” Emerging from John Coltrane's groups of the mid-1960s, Sanders is known for his distinctive sound marked by overblowing, harmonic, and multiphonic techniques. More information: www.arts.gov/h...
Visit the National Endowment for the Arts’ Jazz Masters Fellowships section to learn more about the recipients of our nation’s highest honor in jazz: www.arts.gov/h...

[@carl2499]

Happy he got this recognition before he passed.

[@gontsemabusela7574]

RIP Mr Pharoah Sanders
Your sound was unique and spiritual and you will forever be missed

[@nuclearferrets]

I can’t express how much I regret never having experienced him live, I had considered flying to England to see his last gig and thought, nah, there’s going to be more convenient opportunities. And I also can’t express how grateful I am that his music found it’s way into my life, because it wouldn’t be the same without it. ❤❤❤

[@jamesa.hamilton269]

Me, too as my favorite artist. I was hoing to see him @NYC's Red Parrot 2 years ago, but he fell and broke his hip. His son Lumkili was an online friend of mine. Peace Be Upon Him, forever.

[@HH-oi4cw]

This is so wonderful. Thank you Mr. Sanders for your infinite and beautiful gifts that you shared with us. Rest In Peace. 👑❤️🙏🏼

[@nbaaccess]

Pharoah was like John Coltrane. So soft and tempered in the daily life and human interactions but incredibly powerful and soulful when he blown this horn...he was a truly Spiritual Man, just as John. Ornette Coleman famously said that Pharoah is probably "the best tenor saxophonist in the world". I don't think we will hear such kind of artists for a long long time...RIP Pharoah. Your musik is your true essence and will never die !

[@pappymartinlegacyjazzcolle4534]

Words are insufficient to describe all of the beauty, freedom and uniqueness Pharoah Sanders gave to the world. We have been blessed and are so very grateful!!!

[@arthurrtjr]

A remarkable musician,just awesome.Rest in peace.

[@sonicart1808]

A great man who will be missed a lot..... peace go with you sir.

[@therandomshowthing8413]

RIP

[@Hd21578]

🙏🏿🎶🎶

[@yahuahyahuwdah6605]

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