Pharoah Sanders at the Great American Music Hall in SF CA 1985 (complete)

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[@fawjazzsax]

Rest In Power Pharaoh Sanders... 1940 - Sept 24 2022...

[@kamakirinoko]

John Hicks is simply the finest pianist I have ever heard.

[@FordGreeneLawyer]

John Hicks and Jaki Byard.

[@jaymarks1]

Saw John Hicks with Betty Carter many times in Chicago in the mid-70s. Beautiful player🙏‼️

[@jug3435]

I’m just appreciating that….truly outstanding.❤

[@eonofmemories]

This performance is simply a masterpiece. May the the preserver of such beauty be blessed many times over. And thank you to the musicians for sharing your souls, you will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

[@jug3435]

“Sharing your souls” - a beautifully true sentiment! Thank you❤

[@MegaAli213]

One of the greats, who left us, with a treasure trove of celestial masterpieces. Man am I glad to have grown up in the 1970s. Rest in peace, to all the greats who's musical poetry has forever schetched its imagination into our hearts and minds.

[@EricJensen-b6w]

I saw this band, one of the best shows ever. I will say this is 1981. Thanks for the post.

[@gtgmusart]

Pharoah Sanders...some of the most musical compositions one could ever have the pleasure to hear. And John Hicks came and went too soon. Wish I knew that drummer with his impeccable timing. RIP John Hicks...respect.

[@antjohnson25]

Idris Muhammad ids the drummer on this set.

[@jzzft11]

Idris Muhammed actually one of the great unsung heroes ( there are so many ) of this music. One of the very best and most versatile of his generation and one of the best drummers. Any gig or record w Idris on drums worth checking out and Pharaoh's groups with Hicks and Idris are my favorite lineup for Pharoah

[@stefanmichaud2007]

Remarkable sound and picture quality, considering this is from almost 40 years ago. Nice job & thanks.

[@George-jo7mi]

❤

[@itai679]

John Hicks solo on Yemenja from 17:30 to 24:50 is mind blowing. this performance is the essence of what is good in music. thank you for sharing this amazing recording.

[@jug3435]

…and the warm smiles of recognition from Walter and Idris …all are superb!

[@lawrencegrant7593]

R.I.P. Pharoah! I have enjoyed your music for over 50 years and will continue.

[@fabiocostantino6551]

Wow great super group! Pharoah is superb and John Hicks simply amazing...music is magic. One of the most important Jazz exhibition. and i remember John Coltrane...their Holy guide

[@kozy15x]

joh Hicks for real gives me chills with how good he is

[@alankirkby465]

Makes me want get up dance all around my Flat. I live in England, UK. All my Best wishes, whoever reads my comments. Anyway, Peace to all!!

[@jug3435]

Hello neighbour, I live next door in Scotland. Have found this gem as a result of being laid up from ankle fracture, every cloud etc…..I’m dancing body and soul👩🏻‍🦽🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🫶

[@jimpowell6789]

We used to dance to Pharoah at the top of Yoshi's balcony. Best acoustics in that perfect room, too. With help from the woman who played violin with Camper Van Beethoven and sometime waitressed there -- her name is escaping me 30 years later. But not her. Pharoah Pharoah Pharoah. Says it all. He was my introduction to jazz -- a master class from a class master -- at the Both/And on Diviz in SF in 1972. ComPLETEly blew my mind. Heard a LOT of him at Yoshi's (the old Yoshi's, on Claremont in Oakland) in the 80s and 90s. Exceptional video here & nice sound. Big thanks.

[@elanorfrazier1030]

I love Pharoah saw him in NY a few years ago with a dear friend who passed in Dec.This is my morning meditation in memory of her.Thank you Pharoah.GodLoveandJazz.

[@norbertcallais5258]

Pharoah Sanders est décédé . C'est comme coup de poignard dans mon coeur musical car il à été un des plus fabuleux créateurs du jazz contemporain alliant jazz créatif et influences musicales multiples et un son de saxophone inimitable et toujours accompagné de musiciens de qualité . Combien de fois j'ai écouté KARMA , THEMBI , TAUHID etc. quand il était sur la célèbre marque de disque « IMPULSE » Il y eu aussi des ratées certes dans sa carrière comme « love is everywhere » signant la fin sur cette marque . Puis ce fut disparate , difficile de trouver en France des lp's de Pharoah , mais ouf aujourd'hui on à internet et on se rend compte qu'il à beaucoup oeuvré sur disque ou sur scène même dans des années plus récentes . Merci à tous ceux qui comme moi ont aimé PHAROAH . N'hésitez pas à m'écrire . NORBERT.

[@jozuecoronel10]

😭

[@rsinclair689]

Wow, John had that ability to flow óver the keyboard and create such acoustíc elegance, RIP you will always be with me..

[@MrCRESCENT40]

Pharoah Sanders ts, voc John Hicks p, harmonium Walter Booker b Idris Muhammad dr Probably 4 April 1981

[@wbhrash]

one of his "earlier" groups. John Hicks was my fav pianist but I liked Joe Bonner a lot too.

[@jzzft11]

This is THE GROUP w Pharoah imo. W/ only substitution Ray Drummond bass but not meant to take away anything from Walter Booker

[@jebbishop3]

thank you, this info should be in the original post of course

[@jimpowell6789]

@@jzzft11 EW Wainwright -- another fantastic drummer Pharoah favored. And in the mid 90s for a while several runs with the INCOMPARABLE Charnett Moffett on bass -- far too soon gone, still a young man. The Jimi Hendrix of the string bass.

[@jimpowell6789]

SO good to hear this -- and Pharoah looking so young. Abounding gratitude. Closeup of Hicks' hands at around 52:00 following is a miracle.

[@jzzft11]

Great group - my favorite line up w Pharoah these guys ( sometimes W Ray Drummond on bass too, but not taking anything away from Walter Booker - beautiful solo on talk about you btw). Hicks was Pharoah's McCoy, Idris was his Elvin.

[@stefanmichaud2007]

"The GREAT Idris Muhammed on drums!" A fond memory of my school days in SF in the 1980s.

[@1955drv]

Love this All Stars cast, legendary famous Quartet...thank you All for letting your light shine 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@reginare5893]

A Love jazzzz

[@LadyMoonstar6601]

Who is the bassist?

[@danielmarachin6927]

Great pianist Beautiful tunes DM

[@creation49tp]

Great spirit Just saw a show from 2013 with the same spritual influence. Thanks Fearless

[@theunknown8712]

Wow

[@aliciakeys-rodrigues3036]

Amazing Musician ! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@ellioteaston7745]

Thank you posting this. I wish the hell I had a chance to see them perform together. The Live album recorded in Santa Cruz had such a huge impact on me.

[@jzzft11]

What album is that please?

[@spellerlittlewing]

Excellent real Jazz players Thanks for the video

[@artgrl73]

got 2 see Pharoah in 2013.....thanks for posting this performance. amazing!

[@George-jo7mi]

Saw Pharoah probably more than any other artist maybe 30 times from Boston to DC. In 84 saw Pharaoh reunion with Leon Thomas at Crampton Hall, Howard U. What a tremendous show.

[@redhairedstepchild]

Yemenja . by John Hicks.. great tune . thank you

[@braxtonthomas6194]

Once it's in you it's in you. Love the Jazz. I grew up going to Bakers Keyboard Lounge on Livernois at 8mile in Detroit. It's in me.

[@gaborgyukics199]

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; John Hicks, piano; Walter Booker, acoustic double bass; Idris Muhammad, drums.

[@perkyporkpie]

All gone save Pharaoh-wonderful stuff

[@devilshark6694]

Love that bubbly coltraney sound he gets in I want to talk about you.

[@cowfunk]

Love is everywhere

[@spellerlittlewing]

Yes John Hicks the man

[@ellioteaston7745]

I can’t get enough of his playing. Kicking myself that I never heard him live.

[@jug3435]

This is amazing….what else is there to say?

[@ThirdEyeScribe]

I went to prom at Great American Music Hall! Unfortunately it’s not as “hip” of a venue anymore. Would’ve loooved to see Sanders here but I was born this same year so 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@steelejazzable]

My heroes damm! Legendary

[@FordGreeneLawyer]

Peace Love Jazz Pharoah John Walter Idris thank you Fearless

[@charleswhitsey2870]

Idris Muhammed drums

[@charleswhitsey2870]

Walter Booker bass

[@williammurphy905]

lve been in that room and was in city then just sorry l missed that show.

[@jxferenge6809]

Lucky me. I remember being there, maybe on that same night. I've seen him about 20 times. Mostly Bay Area, LA, New York and Utrecht. What a gift from God !! 😀😀😀

[@ApPLe9969]

12:19 anyone know the name of the tune?

[@wii6tomoki]

Yemenja

[@jeromeferguson3349]

The Drummer was the late great Idris Muhammed