Album
Africa
Pharoah Sanders / John Hicks / Curtis Lundy / Idris Muhammed
1987 · Jazz
Rare pressing on Gatefold
Africa is a Jazz album by Pharoah Sanders / John Hicks / Curtis Lundy / Idris Muhammed, originally released in 1987. On Gatefold: 19 pressings tracked.
About
As Kevin Whitehead's liner notes to this release reflect, Sanders "pays explicit tribute to his late mentor John Coltrane — as this set's Coltrane-oriented sound makes unashamedly clear." Actually, Coltrane penned only one of the eight tunes, while Sanders wrote six, but the spirit of the master looms heavily throughout. Sanders displays an uncanny resemblance to Trane's unique way of over-blowing and his special ability to get inside a ballad. Pianist John Hicks is in perfect form and contributes mightily to the success of the session. Most will probably prefer the original Coltrane to Sanders' imitations, but Africa is nonetheless a joyous and worthy tribute to one of the giants of jazz. This album marked somewhat of a backtrack for the saxophonist, as he had frequently become identified with much more traditional playing.
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Tracklist
- 1You've Got to Have Freedom10:06
- 2Naima5:31
- 3Origin6:54
- 4Speak Low8:08
- 5After the Morning6:34
- 6Africa8:25
- 7Heart to Heart7:22
- 8Duo4:32
Sound DNA
- Jazz
- Avant-Garde & Free Jazz
- dense
- intense
- spiritual
Recorded on March 11, 1987.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Curtis LundyBASS
- Idris MuhammadDRUMS
- John HicksPIANO
- Pharoah SandersTENOR SAXOPHONE
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 19 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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