Pharoah Sanders final Performance

The Pharoah's last stand at We Out Here Festival 2022.
Tenor Saxophone - Pharoah & Tomoki Sanders
Piano - Davis Whitfield
Drums - Gene Calderazzo
Bass Fiddle - Oli Hayhurst

[@juanamado9508]

He performed for an audience at 81 years of age, a mere 30 days before his passing. What a blessing!

[@graceandgratitude9256]

Truly! A❤💐❤Blessing.

[@popogast]

@@graceandgratitude9256 What a great appreciation to give him the audience.

[@user-pt8mu9wg3i]

The rolling stones are 165 yrs old today and still going strong , at 81 yrs young this guy was a novice .

[@alexgreen5064]

It was a long wait before he came out and his son brought him lovingly to his chair. I feel so privileged to have been there at his last performance.

[@savoyaepps]

Yes of course.

[@user-or2dt6sx3q]

That's A-1 family, that is

[@savoyaepps]

I lived in Texas in the early 80s. My friend, Princess, was a close friend of his and brought him to my house. He was so quiet and deep. He sat at my old upright piano and played for her and me. It was so beautiful I'll never forget that day. He signed my album I had of him. This right here made me cry sweet tears. Thank you Pharaoh Sanders and Princess. I was kind of down contemplating the future, now I know it's going to be alright

[@bobblues1158]

Peace and Love for Every Man. I play tenor. I am 77. You know this man touched my heart.

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

Lovely ⚘

[@victormorgado5318]

This is so particularly touching for me. I had introduced my son to Jazz music in 2001 . I somehow always wanted MR Sanders to be the first jazz live experience for my son. When we had that chance to see Mr Sanders at the Birdland in NY the show was sold out. SO i figured there will be another chance somehow, but there were no more chances, except this chance here which me and son fianally got to see...

[@skriptico]

this is how parenting is done.

[@michaeldean9338]

Well done. Thanks for sharing.

[@jwardbass4452]

Glad it had a happy ending, I thought you were going to say you and your son never got to see him.

[@christianr9239]

BEAUTIFUL

[@nathanielbooth259]

Pharoah made the world a better place. I am sure that he rests in peace.

[@goldgazebo9196]

I've literally never cried so hard in my life over a single performance. This is pure emotion. The entire breadth of the human experience concentrated into a few notes from an old master who can barely raise his hand above his head but still has one last gift for us.

[@krzysztofkazimierczak143]

❤

[@pumazpawz]

Amen

[@redclay50]

His last performance.. Aug 28, 2022 He left his body Sept 24, 2022 He was committed to sharing his musical message of peace and love until the end. I am grateful that his music found it's way into my life in 1971..and he is still top of my favorites. An amazing musical journey.

[@clydetaylor4065]

R.i.p.

[@AMEER-114-]

What source did he credit for his peace and love?

[@flaviofasano3243]

Grandissimo

[@tomsmith522]

So amazing his sound.. like no one else 😢 🎵🥰🎶 moving beyond imagination 😊

[@Ogsonofgroo]

It is like he knew he only had a few more notes to play in life and told the story of his soul one last time, a beautiful song Pharoah and I am sure the outer universe is boogying big time :)

[@YogsenForfoth]

His body was failing him, but his sweet sounds of music were still just as powerful and meaningful as ever. Rest in Peace, you legend. ❤

[@Ihbaworldsax]

Gentle spiritual nuance going on.not visible to the naked eye but felt in your bones.

[@wormdunkers2931]

fr

[@jaygilbert4546]

This wasn't a performance, but a PRAYER. I am in awe!

[@wistyrivendell1658]

Oh yes.....hairs standing up all listening to this....spiritual bliss.

[@vincent3314]

The way he held the microphone out to the crowd......so humble....it's like he's expressing "it's your turn now" & "you all each and everyone have mattered as much as me".

[@kdakuginow]

Wow. He can barely move, but when he put the sax. to his mouth, dynamite

[@rocknrollmandolin]

Completely blew me away, it doesn't ever leave you, i think

[@troygaspard6732]

Hey played in this park in Sacramento when I was 14 and I still remember how his saxophone sounded. He could play off the stone amphitheater and make these incredible over tones. I was instantly a fan.

[@paulturner6334]

I first met this brother in 1970 at laney college I played several gigs with him and Ed Kelley Rip brothers this lives. Peace and love.

[@hedleymarks]

In a world where no video could do this performance justice, you've captured something nothing short of a historical moment. A beautifully tasteful edit to accompany. Mr. Deluxe, you've doing the lords work. Forever grateful.

[@bigdog5086]

I'm a 74 native Chicagoan...born on the southside. I started listening Pharoah Sanders my senior year in highschool. I was 19 then. He studied with Coltrane, but branched out on his own...that's the way it's suppose to be. Spritual Jazz, Pharoah was a master... when i want to get into some deep thought and listen to some heavy, cold-blooded musicians, i reach for Pharoah Sanders. Watching this video chokes me up and makes me weep.

[@tedpowers2045]

Saw him in 69 and he was a wall of sound. Crazy so much energy coming out of one man. Trane picked him as a sideman and he said he wasn’t that schooled yet. Trane knew

[@ovadiel]

Humbly speaking, I had the honor of meeting the King 👑, in Minneapolis at the Dakota Bar and Grill some years ago. I, made my to the green room after the performance, greeted him As-salamu alaykum and he invited me in we talked. We left the green room together, as he held my hand walking through the back hall. I was 15yrs old when I got introduced to his music "The Creator has a Master Plan" and I still listen to it to this day. I was honored to meet the man, the human and spiritual being 🙏🏽. Peace and Love 🎷Pharoah🎷 👑

[@maryrodger]

The Creator Has A Master Plan was my favorite. I can't believe it was released in 1969! It's timeless.

[@barca29np]

May Al Haqq have rahma on his s o ul amiin

[@michaeldean9338]

That would've COMPLETELY floored me!

[@christianr9239]

wow

[@thumbygreen]

Leon Thomas colors... I see red and yellow and... I used to trip to masterplan in 70s beautiful feeling. still listen also

[@apostleofozu6005]

what a stunning moment for people to witness. Tears were shed watching this.

[@user-pt8mu9wg3i]

so so gay

[@apostleofozu6005]

@@user-pt8mu9wg3i your comment just shows how strange and insecure you are in all honesty. Genuinely such a weird thing to say.

[@nathanhardman7143]

That sax is like an extension of his body 🙏

[@The-Mad-Composer]

I was quite reluctant to see this video, but was truly moved by it. It brought tears to my eyes. Pharoah Sanders was the closest I had ever been to seeing one of the truly great jazz masters. Having seen him in the early 80's, playing in Grant Park, Chicago, and again at the Jazz Showcase in '04, I wanted to remember him as one of the most Prolific saxophonists of all time. He undoubtedly was. This man was an outstanding musician, and his high energy channeled through everyone in the entire audience. I will always be grateful having had the opportunity to see Pharoah live. Although this video somewhat broke my heart, my memories will never change. As for this last performance, there are no words big enough to describe the awe I felt... RIP

[@megeek727]

I have been listening to his music for decades - it never gets old. A great man.

[@Dharmaku56]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful remembrance. Our hearts are full, we have been touched. Now he is with the stars. Thank you for illuminating the way for us, pharaoh sanders .

[@RonBoyle-is1nr]

Wow, his last performance....I heard Welcome in there, thought I heard the bass part for Ole, and fitting that his last two songs ever were The Creator and the Power of Love was his last song sung live to a crowd...just magical........and fitting......what a treasure.

[@WilliamBrown-ph8rs]

The brother, Pharaoh, blew his saxophone with such spirituality that you can hear his oneness with the universe.

[@derrickmclean9560]

So so profound doing what he loved doing until the end Maestro/Sage.. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure ❤️ ♥️

[@fallprecauxionsmusic]

a thousand thanks to rodney deluxe for sharing this video with us. countless thanks to the maestro pharaoh for sharing your life & spirit with us. your lights shines on well beyond forever..... harmony, wholeness & grace.....

[@agyemanboaten4385]

At first i thought how cruel and was not going to watch it. But the power of the first note hooked me. This is a beautiful sound and truly looks like it cane from the heart and not from memory.

[@Maria-rs9sd]

I will ALWAYS love this man. Every time he was at the Village Gate in NYC (and Sweet Basil and Village Vanguard), I was there. Rest in Jazz Heaven & THANKS for the music 🎵

[@noot_2]

I am crying like a baby, this was beautiful

[@CarloFromaggio]

The creator has a master plan.

[@mrmickking19]

I saw Pharoah live in Byron Bay (Australia) in the early 2000s. Time stood still. He performed for about an hour, but it seemed more like 5 or 10 minutes. A transcendental experience. Thanks Pharoah for enriching our lives.

[@leejackson4671]

He's making sounds now in the celestial heaven among the higher power

[@mathstar4176]

Pharaoh was my favorite Jazz musician on the planet, from I heard Healing Song I never looked back. RIP

[@clarencegragg6833]

I been listening to Pharoah Sanders since the 60's but got the chance to see him but got his music to listen to for as long as i want to. and may you rest in peace

[@breakfreak3181]

I'm not even into jazz, but find this emotional! The audience were blessed!

[@MrDanielkimaz]

Pharoa Sanders Astral Traveler in Celestial heaven ✨💫

[@venessamaxwell8105]

Such a talented soul Give praise that we have him eternally

[@user-re1lu4nv9o]

It is never too late to say thanks for your legacy and blessings. Pure feelings.

[@nf5011]

wuo that was beatiful 🥲 thank you for sharing it, rest in peace Pharoah 🙏🕊

[@louisrobinson3479]

One of the greatest of all time...Astro traveling

[@TCNHC]

I had the tremendous honour and a once in a lifetime expirience to see Mr Sanders live on the 7th Nov 2018. He was a messenger or the highest order. The whole place was estatic. Finally we were all at the Church! His spirit and music lives forever.

[@goodknight37]

This is what KZbin is for🙏

[@crieverytim]

I saw him at birdland a few years back and his band was incredible. Played as an extension of one another, really feeling each other deeply. Very grateful to have witnessed this great man.

[@luigispaciale]

He was one of my heros, even though I saw him only once performing. He was one of the most spiritual musicians I know about. He inspired me so much, may you have a blessed new incarnation.

[@jamesa.hamilton269]

Peace Be Upon You, Forever!❤

[@Greg-os7ye]

Just beautiful…words cannot do justice, thank you 🙏

[@davideer9414]

Rest in peace magical skywalker. i miss you.

[@sonnyweltmsn2852]

I first listened to this man in 1972…. Pharaoh Sanders along with Rahsaan Roland Kirk pulled me out of a sad state of depression & re-energized me! I am forever thankful !!

[@brendanfolmar3237]

If I'm not mistaken, this is "Welcome" by John Coltrane; probably the most beautiful song ever written.

[@brendanfolmar3237]

the first half anyway

[@sh61]

Then veers off into Coltrane's Ole & then "the Creator has a masterplan" possibly mashing up a bit of Hum Allah?

[@zorancankovic3220]

Yes, the best😂

[@George-jo7mi]

Many songs sprang from that. Including the Creator had a master plan, Heart is a melody of time. Every song a prayer thru the sax and voice!❤

[@keithcanfield6519]

I have a feeling he knew his time was close this Performance was like him closing the book on his journey of life and beautiful music how bitter sweet bless this man rest easy. Your music will always carry on

[@toxicpug]

REST IN POWER

[@jamesa.smith.7794]

“The Power Of Love; The Power Of Love; The Power Of Love; The Power Of Love!”

[@sknmwms6516]

BABA, SAGE, ELDER, MASTER OF THE CRAFT! ANCESTOR REST IN POWER!

[@seanterrell6155]

Crying a lot now , pharaoh ❤️

[@alexthompson3447]

Oh man, that was emotional to watch. Thanks for posting. Welling up here… 🥺

[@delightschwartz2155]

May his memory be a blessing.

[@andrewballance4161]

Go well, cosmic messenger. Thank you

[@frtlcreativelabs4345]

Pharaoh Sanders was so far above the level of a musician. He is such a beautiful person and he most definitely still lives in ever person who has heard even a single note of his expressions.

[@lestertaylor6891]

The Lord of Jazz..I Love You.

[@yoyou3168]

Saw him at Yoshi's in Oakland 2019 My 5th Wedding Anniversary. We flew up from L.A. Glad I got to see a Legend......

[@zentran2690]

The love and admiration in Tomoki's eye's and face everytime he looks at Pharoah is so beautiful.

[@jamesagnew1782]

The greatest of all time

[@xayax7920]

This is my first time knowingly listening to the king, I’m getting strong reminders of Baba Ram Dass when he was near his passing. It’s more than just the image of an elder, it’s the immense shifts of energy as novelty (the chaotic potential born of free will) gives way to conservation (the return to order and cyclical motion). I don’t know what I’m really talking about here, it’s just a feeling I can’t wrap words around, and I’m thankful for that

[@chickyrogue8485]

So well said no worries loud and clear

[@fel2263]

Long live Pharoah Sanders 🙏

[@norbertcallais5258]

Il n'était plus que l'ombre de lui-même et pourtant même à l'aube de sa mort j'ai aimé son âme musicale fantastique , une grande émotion qui me fait toujours apprécier ses créations originales . Pharoah , tu nous manque et merci pour tout le bonheur musical que tu m'à apporté . NORBERT .

[@sylviavan9986]

Magistral.

[@nancymc]

Thank you Rodney for sharing this with us.

[@clobbyhops]

I know no other artist in the world that would play his instrument in a wheelchair, none other that the Grand Pharaoh himself, such a great man, the most high welcomes you ❤

[@lordeldauoud142]

“ From “ “ 1969 “ “ To “ “ Present “ “ Day “ “ Your “ “ Music “ “ Has “ “ Moved “ “ Me “ “ Rest “ “ In “ “ Power “ “ Rest “ “ In “ “ Rest “ “ In “ “ Peace “ “ Mighty “ “ Pharoah “

[@janemba204]

Bro why are you typing like that

[@ben156]

​@@janemba204 seriously. Never seen that before in my life.

[@clobbyhops]

Well said

[@schizvoid8774]

​@@ben156cuz he craves attention

[@JoelNertilus]

Thank you for making the world better with your talent

[@naimabutler8960]

I love his music the first time that I heard it, and still do. I’m listening to it right now 3-22-24

[@kwikwidetraxx]

Oh Pharoah I watched you with my mum is 2019 and was so blessed. You are and will always be a true jazz pioneer legend! Thank you for all the mind-scapes and creative feelings you ever evoked in me with such powerful giving music. And allowing my mum to get into Jazz at the age of 50. Never too late!

[@ashitakazphiroute2868]

The Father, the son, and the holy ghost.

[@xtianshank]

Me I just remember that evening when we were sitting side by side in a restaurant eating plain rice together. I tell you this man could eat a lot. 😢

[@brunojaniszewski]

This is pure, this is beautiful. Thank you for capturing these blessed moments. The gospel of his work continues...

[@toneyam3643]

His music, "The Creator Has A Master Plan," has been with me from the time I first heard it 1969 and realized that heaven was real and I could hear it. Thankyou Pharaoh Sanders.

[@AMEER-114-]

And hells real too... Destination of majority rejecting JESUS as THE ONLY WAY.

[@gatorlst]

I used to hear him practice during the day, he at one time lived in Richmond ca, three houses from mine. He autographed an album for me 😢

[@chickyrogue8485]

The giants were ALWAYS the most humanly approadable

[@thezenbum]

Pharoah🙏

[@MsMsmak]

Imagine all old people being treated so lovingly. Thats a world I want to live in.

[@bandicoot5412]

The most excellent role model The Grand Master

[@kevin2themystic]

What an incredibly deep and prayerful space he is in! 🥰

[@restlessmind5770]

God bless the genius that was among us. Thank you sir.

[@kopa91]

What a tune... its like hes explaining everything.. thanks you mr sanders

[@kesslermontijo6304]

Just saw this. My heart hurts, hadn't heard. RIP . You widened my horizons. Thank you for the feelings.

[@viennagroove1961]

Thank you for visiting the spaceship earth - respect & love ! The creator has a masterplan.....

[@dinkostone9694]

Rest In Peace Gentle Giant Pharoah.I did not know

[@fredialberti6583]

great pleasure music

[@kennyschachat]

Pharoah Sanders music is a gift to humanity, bridging higher realms of sound and awareness to our musical world. Very moving to see him on stage on last time...

[@lisemamolise9717]

His music will never be forgotten. May he resr in peace

[@jean-christophecharrier7977]

tears pouring

[@ericbettazzoli2324]

the love of a men for the Music is the harder things I've ever seen

[@incognitotees]

it's crazy last August I was happy that he was alive and was still performing. Today "As You Are" pops up in my playlist. I check to see how's Pharaoh doing. I was so sadden that he passed away. What's worse, not one mention on the news or on the radio. I feel so sick about it.

[@anotebgmot8793]

This is the Best video on KZbin

[@cherio70]

His music took me to the most beautiful places and always will. RIP King and forever be free like your music.

[@angelabenton9902]

Absolutely Brilliant, Mystical, Spiritual, Powerful!👏

[@fran.so7]

Pharoah Sanders, one of the most underrated jazzmen. RIP. We love you. Francois from France ☀

[@thenowschool]

An epic moment, glad to have witnessed this at WOH festival.

[@imbees2]

Almost his last breath, Pharaoh Sanders! Spectacular!

[@floydpeltier7170]

Stay Blessed... Until such time