Pharoah Sanders Live at Jazz Cafe London 2011

Pharoah Sanders - tenor sax
William Henderson - piano
Antoine Banville - drums
Miles Danso - bass
Recorded live at Jazz Cafe London, 08 December, 2011
#PharoahSanders (born Farrell Sanders, October 13, 1940) is an American #jazz saxophonist. A member of John Coltrane's groups of the mid-1960s, Sanders is known for his overblowing, harmonic, and multiphonic techniques on the saxophone, as well as his use of "sheets of sound". He has released over 30 albums as a leader and has collaborated extensively with Leon Thomas, Alice Coltrane and Rinai Maurice, among others. Saxophonist Ornette Coleman described him as "probably the best tenor player in the world".
Sanders' music has been called "spiritual jazz" due to his inspiration in religious concepts such as Karma and Tawhid, and his rich, meditative aesthetic. This style is seen as a continuation of Coltrane's work on albums such as A Love Supreme. As a result, Sanders is considered a disciple of Coltrane or, as Albert Ayler said, "Trane was the Father, Pharoah was the Son, I am the Holy Ghost".
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[@cookiesandberries]

I was in the audience that night and this gives me shivers hearing this back. One of the very best live gigs I've ever attended, if not the best. Truly mind blowing music from a legend still at the very top. The music lives on, rest in power!

[@Colinwfsmith]

I saw him there in 2006/7 when he was having problems with the sound guy, he cut his set short and didn't come back on.

[@cliffworks748]

cool brother, cliff in tokyo

[@victorbaker7957]

youre one lucky cookie!

[@garethcrb]

I was 😉😂. His playing is absolutely out of this world and you get that hair raising feeling when see him playing. I am really sad he passed away recently. He had that rare magic like Coltrane, Dolphy and Parker in that he trancended the instrument and transmitted his spirit through it. Also saw McCoy Tyner a number of times and he sounded so good as well.

[@feleps]

I saw you

[@strangersname]

I wish I could tell him, and maybe I can in a way, how much his music has lifted my spirits, _so many_ times. May he and it be a blessing on and on...

[@michaelbarskile6826]

So when are we going to start a Saint Pharoah Sanders church?

[@strangersname]

@@michaelbarskile6826 Hey, if Coltrane got his, Pharoah also deserves one ;)

[@inderchhabra2728]

@@michaelbarskile6826 Would love to do that

[@photasticimages9258]

Rest in Peace and Power, sir. Thank you for decades of extraordinary music! ❤

[@mihailmilev9909]

Completely agreed

[@juliojorges3762]

Mmm

[@jefflofton]

Saw him in Atlanta, years back, and meant him at the jam session afterwards. He told me "Enjoyed your playin" what a day that was!

[@mcleekeepypes]

I first saw Pharaoh Sanders when I was a college freshman in the '60's. His creative energy was a driving force.

[@Milmike91]

There is just something indescribable about Sander's playing. It reaches the depths of the soul like nothing else.

[@garethcrb]

Agreed. He has the magic like Dolphy, Coltrane and Parker before him

[@kencult]

Rest in peace to this absolute Legend.

[@renatorossi1800]

Great musician

[@mihailmilev9909]

Wow rip truly

[@mihailmilev9909]

@@renatorossi1800 truly

[@nickgray1753]

RIP Mr Sanders. A true giant of the art of sound.

[@motlogeloalebethe2181]

Bheki Mseleku is the one who composed Nozipho and Thembi when he was playing piano there at Pharoah Sanders. REST in Power, I hope that Bheki , John and Alice Coltrane received you well that side

[@sphasokhabase2375]

Wow! Is so?..Bheki was a music genius Legendary.🖤❤

[@mihailmilev9909]

@@sphasokhabase2375 I don't really get what they mean lol

[@mihailmilev9909]

@@sphasokhabase2375 nice pfp btw, many colors

[@anoldgryphon]

Genius. I've been listening to his music for almost forty years now.

[@AsadAli-zo8vq]

Me too!

[@FordGreeneLawyer]

Fifty Four. The Power of God.

[@barbarajohnson1442]

​@@FordGreeneLawyer53 here, the Creator Has A Masterplan...my introduction

[@jaleb1111]

It's nice to see a man age in grace while enjoying it.He's embraced in the music.Trane Lives!!!

[@johnbattersbee7081]

Pharoah..yeah

[@garethcrb]

He does indeed. He is mind blowing live!

[@AsadAli-zo8vq]

He was a legendary musician and an honorable man may he rest in heavenly peace 🕊

[@garethcrb]

I saw him there twice when i lived in London at Jazz Cafe and walked calmly past me and a friend as coming into the place. My jaw dropped and his music was indeed that amazing feeling you get from the good Coltrane stuff. The squeeling sounds amazing live and when he does the trick of making sounds come from the saxophone when he takes it away from his mouth is something spirtual

[@aishahstriggles6779]

I,ve been, hearing this brother every since the 60's and all that I have to say,,,he has'snt missed a beat. He just left Washington , DC a few weeks, and he he's ageing great and playing strong...

[@carlbogus4497]

Agin " I say Pharaoh has attained the tone / harmonic /mechanics and mastery of the instrument that I pray to play...Nobody can touch him" 50 years ago I got Jazz Love ,with Wardell Grey, Lester ,Paul Quinishae, Trane, Miles, Dexter, Gene Ammons, Nobody can touch Pharaoh.

[@brianpatterson7332]

@@carlbogus4497 Have you listened to James Carter? He's not as original in terms of musicality as Pharoah, but he seems to be able to coax any sound out of any sax, from bass to soprano. (I'm no expert on sax or jazz, but a huge fan of both, so I'd be interested to hear your opinion.)

[@rozenaxsax5133]

The drumming at 22:00 is simply incredible. Damn do I love this concert. Pharoah is The King of this music IMO and has been since the late 60's. I love him to death.

[@timolaf2798]

You are not joking! That drum solo may be the most amazing thing I've ever heard ... cheers mate! 🥂

[@jaymarks1]

Wow...what a band and what a master! RIP Pharoah.

[@vereanthony7577]

he makes you feel the music deep in your soul.....playing chords on a sax is still amazing to me...I LOVE MUSIC

[@silmarillion1780]

Vere Anthony *notes

[@virtute7971]

@@silmarillion1780 multiphonics are chords, sanders definitely does those

[@donaldfennell971]

Round "65 one of friends played a cut featuring Leon Thomas yodeling, he was all fatuous with the vocals, however I was smitten by the Tenor sax, Pharoah Sanders, et al. saw him at many NYC venues, purchased a tenor, hired a teacher, than came to my senses! Thank you Pharoah!

[@jackg1968]

Immensely powerful, beautiful, and joyous music. R.I.P. Pharoah.

[@kuvaszvizsla9521]

Since the 70s I couldn't help but notice this wonderful quality in the music of Pharoah Sanders. The genius and energy come through a clear channel.

[@enzosantiagodasilvasantiag274]

When i hear the word jazz, the name Sanders come to mind, there is difference between listening and feelings the músic.

[@user-oy1cj8sz2x]

50年前のファラオはニューｊａｚｚで在ったが今ではｊａｚｚカフェで聴かれている,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,。時代の変遷を彼の素直な音質に同着する私。ジャズは常にNOWで在る。

[@bakariabdul-qayyum8830]

This man music carried me through my darkest days.Body to the dirt spirit to heaven.

[@thenowschool]

A brilliant show and recording, rest in heavenly peace Pharoah Sanders. Sending love & healing to the family.

[@stuartmurray1918]

Drummer Antoine Bonefield (sp) is sublime.

[@norbertcallais5258]

Usé par le temps , ce fabuleux créateur de thèmes musicaux originaux passant du mode majeur au mode mineur et vice-versa et d'un jeux de saxo d'une originalité extraordinaire est ici un peu l'ombre de lui-même et pourtant , cette ombre est musicalement parlant fantastique , ces vibrations que je ressentais 40 ans auparavant sont intactes aujourd'hui et les musiciens qui l'accompagnent sont de très haut niveaux . J'adore . NORBERT .

[@MrDucehands]

I've wanted this piece on vinyl for so long.

[@elizabethmary9290]

EVERYTIME- I hear the passion-fused sounds of Pharoah Sanders blowing his horn with his fellow players. I feel EXCITING BABY 🎉❤ SPIRITUAL GREETINGS-to you and William Henderson ❤️ on piano 🎹 , miss you both dearly ❤️ 😢 💙 💖 ♥️ 😘

[@nicolasmondon]

Norzipo (Sanders) 0:35 Got to have freedom (Sanders) 8:36 Shukuru (Sanders) 27:45 The creator has a masterplan (Sanders) 41:06 Save our children (Sanders) 51:57 Welcome (Coltrane) 54:41 Doctor Pitt (Sanders) 1:14:03 Midnight in Berkeley square (Sanders) 1:28:48 The creator has a masterplan (Sanders) 1:33:22 Save our children (Sanders) 1:42:07

[@nathleflutiste]

The first isn't Nozipho, second song is not "Got To Have Freedom", it's a different one.The third one is'nt Shukuru either, and after The Creator Has a Master Plan (first) it's "Going To Africa". Haven't listened to all, but it seems to have various errors in that list. First is probably Welcome from Coltrane. Welcome 0:35 Doctor Pitt 8:36 Midnight in Berkeley Square 27:45 The Creator Has A Masterplan 41:06 Going To Africa: 51:57 Nozipho 54:41 You've Got To have Freedom 1:14:03 Shukuru 1:28:48 The Creator Has A Masterplan 1:33:22 Save Our Children 1:42:07

[@ismaeltavares911]

Thanks, man !

[@billymccoy9008]

I've been to London 3 times. This session makes me wish I had been there 4 times.

[@swingmanic]

Truly amazing at 71 years of age!! - Nice tight band!!!

[@jonbettam]

Listened to this many times, really makes me smile. Rest in peace

[@dicacious9763]

Greatest artist of all time

[@thorisomakgosa1597]

Loving the audience, beautiful vibes. Thank you Pharoah, futuristic sounds as always

[@anitalerek8214]

Rest In peace to this great artist. But his voice will be celebrated forever.

[@paulturner6334]

Little history pharaoh move from Arkansas in the sixties to Oakland,ca he played with a group called the untouchables with Sir Ed kelly on the piano. Later on pharaoh hooked up with the Trane movement... I played with pharaoh around Oakland over the years. Strong will LOVE IS EVERYWHERE.

[@julianlang3065]

After moving to Oakland 20 years ago I stumbled on the Sunday Jazz gigs and followed Pharoah Sanders around. We had a few good talks. And he figures importantly in one of my favorite memories of that time.

[@LotusDolly]

This was so beautiful and magical!

[@lilianadrever272]

Five years ago this performance sounds as fantastic as his older music . Pharoah continues to amaze me !!!!! Lucky , i have most of music of 60's & up !!

[@paulfesta6415]

WYMM?

[@toluwanimiajike960]

Pls is there a live video recording for Spiritual Blessing?

[@markanderson1313]

A true mujician genius and giant heart. Long may he continue to pour his love out to us on this earth.

[@aishahstriggles6779]

Wow, this brother can BLOW, May the creator keep him strong....

[@ikeokwesa5693]

Totally transcendental!

[@metabutch]

Miss Leon Thomas -- what a voice, what a voice...

[@dasbakon]

7:41-8:28 is so beautiful. Sounds like he's interpreting the ending of Coltrane's Central Park West.

[@hankrawlins9159]

Sounds like Coltrane's tune after the rain

[@peterdallip1694]

The pharaoh is definitely one of the greats from Coltrane gang I started to take in his vibration from age of 9 that was 52years ago wonderful

[@jaleb1111]

This is great! Thanks

[@WillsJazzLoft]

He was such an amazing talent with a brilliant compositional mind. His original tunes are indeed something to listen to. I find myself spellbound when I watch and listen.

[@bickerstaffe1]

Great accompaniment by the bass player and drummer... simply beautiful!

[@rozenaxsax5133]

Yes, I agree. They are truly great.

[@robkunkel8833]

One way for greats to stay great is travel with great accompanists and good arrangements.

[@larswed]

Great..great..lovely...lovely...!!

[@sknmwms6516]

Rest in POWER BABA I know that you are with us enternally you move to that big band with JOHN, ALICE, GROVER, YUSEF, AHMED, RAMSEY, LOOKING DOWN ON US SMILING AND PLAYING IN THAT BIG BAND HAVING A BALL!👑📯🎼🎵🎶🎷🪗🎸🎹🎺🎻🥁🪘🪇🪕🌹❤️🖤💚💯

[@alexandersinn3548]

RIP the all time legend

[@randyknisely8979]

So filled with love ,spirituality and peace "out of this world" thank-you for this message!

[@dossenamaurizio5783]

Jewel of thought, masterpiece, great

[@conraddean6510]

Aint no religous man but "the creator has a masterplan" is beautiful.

[@inderchhabra2728]

Music is true religion, oneness with the Creator.

[@dricodelima]

Caramba, adoro essa música!

[@scaremeister]

stellar performance from all, BRavo !

[@jeffroll8759]

How does anybody not love this!

[@garyiampaglia9030]

+Jeff Roll Well, to answer your question. In the music world there are many people know as Tin Ears!!!

[@alexcollettsinfield2471]

GOT TO HAVE FREEDOM !!!!!!!

[@franekkwiatkowski9472]

What a great performance!

[@gervazejoseph9586]

The one work that stays with me and ever has since my first 'absorbing' it when I was barely 19 yeas of age, then-living in Washington, D.C. is his piece titled 'Astral Traveling' from the work titled Thembi. What an ambience, a space, a time, ay a classic!

[@Zepster77]

"The Creator Has a Master Plan" has an extended intro that begins at 41:05 : D love this version!!

[@tanjanovicic2926]

More,more than beautifully 🌹🌹🌹❤

[@felipeB.T1312]

Gloria eterna para Pharaoh Sanders, un gran legado para música mundial!

[@andyp2093]

Was fortunate to attend the concert that night - out of this world performance from Pharaoh and the band 😎. Big shout to the OP for uploading 🙌

[@tomcleverley7496]

Great band, great blowing. It doesn't get much better than this - I'm learning how to blow from Pharaoh, genius! Btw the piece of music titled Shukuru on the video is in fact A Nightingale sang in Berkeley Square, appropriate as this is a gig in London. Enjoy

[@jorgedelosriossanz1523]

Beautiful piece.

[@omekafalconburn9202]

That was freakin AWESOME!!

[@migslucas]

Um dos poucos que fazem juiz à influência de John Coltrane. Muito bom.

[@beeftheheat]

Still Goin'. Awesome music. And what a partnership that turned out to be with Mr. Henderson.

[@boogiegirl4276]

Par-excellence....Virtuosity....Pre-eminence. 😊

[@mebetidosso3357]

Amazing, outstanding performance. Thanks God, you ‘ve made my night🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@keneisen1676]

Beyond sublime. As soon as I finish this astonishingly gorgeous version of "Nozipho" (at about 54:40), I have to go back and hear it again (and that's with the pure adrenaline shot of "You've Got to Have Freedom" to immediately follow.) I am in a permanent loop with it now. Thank you, Mr. Sanders and co.

[@siphosithole6010]

This is excellent.

[@mrhoffame]

Flat out amazing!

[@Geegeeranks]

Blow pharoah blow...a innovator in his art....

[@runawayhorsesmusic]

Beautiful

[@msdxyz]

What can I say, Great , Great band led by The Master. Great Video production, very polished, well done Mezzo!

[@stephanomarr6829]

This magical musical moment is This experience called avantguard Jazz is an unforgettable adventure in our lifetime journey,this Cat is unbelievably gifted.......in this magical Mystery called life.......

[@georgeanastasopoulos5110]

Τhese musicians stay with us forever.....

[@jaymarks1]

WOW! After the intermission this band is genius!!!! Wonderful piano!!!

[@mihailmilev9909]

My respects to this amazing musician

[@mastertigra7]

God Bless Pharoah

[@erginyilmaztenor]

wow, wonderfull

[@SpaceLion87]

"Mr Anderson" 😎 Really love his piano part in Ole' Thanks for sharing 👍

[@andrewmosienko1748]

William Henderson...

[@andrewmosienko1748]

William Henderson....

[@54sroy]

Great show.

[@FunkyAlby]

Another jazz giant, play in Heaven today and forever.

[@TAG1801]

Just came across Pharaoh Sanders, via some Ramsey Lewis, his 1977 peice You've got to have Freedom is something else.

[@antonelloconte2949]

Buon viaggio Maestro . La tua musica suonerà per l'eternità .

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

great music!! like it!!

[@vilmainacio2956]

Maravilhoso !!!

[@enzosantiagodasilvasantiag274]

Yes,a wonderfull.

[@lloydagere5839]

Great Music!

[@firebleeder]

R.I.P. Pharoah

[@rusdaboss]

and these open vortexes in the sonorous world are kinetic projectiles of a tender love

[@knoxrembrandt]

ein HOCHGENUSS ist dieses KONZERT ... danke danke millionenmal DANK für jeden TON.

[@IntellectuallyAstute]

Magical! ✨

[@DemonAdvance]

Amazing drummer!

[@jazzatnight]

I thought it was David Garfield at first....damn he plays keyboards & drums!

[@user-iy7bw3ty7r]

Simplesmente maravilhoso!

[@vivianregueros7356]

WOW, such synergy!

[@ANPHKI]

That vocal song... Good god...

[@KaueNuness]

Abertura com "Welcome", do John Coltrane. Belíssima.