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Pharoah Sanders

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Pharoah Sanders (born Farrell Sanders in Arkansas, 1940) was an American tenor and soprano saxophonist prominent in spiritual and free jazz, who worked with Sun Ra and John Coltrane and recorded landmark albums such as Karma and Black Unity.

Real name Farrell Sanders; born in Arkansas in 1940 (publicly verifiable). Nicknamed "Pharoah" by Sun Ra. Worked with John Coltrane (appearing on Ascension and Meditations) and participated in the 1960s free-jazz scene. Key albums include Karma (1970) and Black Unity (1971). Died September 24, 2022 (publicly verifiable).

DeBaser reviews praise Pharoah Sanders's intense, spiritual tenor and soprano sax work. Key albums discussed are Karma, Black Unity, Thembi and Village of the Pharoahs. Reviewers highlight spiritual themes, Afrocentric rhythms, and free-jazz expression. Overall admiration for Sanders's emotional power and historical importance.

For:fans of spiritual and free jazz, saxophone enthusiasts, curious music collectors

 "Probably the best tenor player in the world."

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 ...darn, I should have been born black! 

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 Pharoah is the Pied Piper and we are so many white mice, astonished.

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 characterized by an uninterrupted melody where Sanders’s soprano sax stands out

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