A deep spiritual jazz recording from legendary tenor saxophonist Pharoah Sanders, released in 1977 on the independent India Navigation label. Pharoah is a contemplative and expansive album reflecting Sanders’ late-1970s exploration of meditative jazz textures, blending modal improvisation with spiritual themes and long-form compositions.
The album features Sanders not only on tenor saxophone but also contributing vocals and percussion, accompanied by a small ensemble that supports the album’s atmospheric and introspective tone. The centerpiece of the record is the extended piece “Harvest Time,” a hypnotic and gradually unfolding work that has become one of the most admired recordings in Sanders’ catalogue among spiritual jazz collectors.
Original pressings of this album are sought after due to the small pressing runs typical of the India Navigation label. The minimalist sleeve design and sparse instrumentation reflect the independent ethos of the label and the meditative direction Sanders pursued during this period.
Genre: Jazz / Spiritual Jazz / Free Jazz
Track Listing
Side One
Harvest Time
Side Two
Love Will Find A Way
Memories Of Edith Johnson
Pressing / Value Notes
This is an original 1977 U.S. pressing on India Navigation Records (IN 1027).
