Pharoah Sanders Discography

1964 (age 24)

Pharaoh Sanders Quintet

Stan Foster, trumpet; Pharaoh Sanders, sax; Jane Getz, piano; William Bennett, bass; Marvin Pattillo, percussion.

NYC, September 10, 1964

Seven By SevenESP-Disk' ESP 1003
Bethera-

* ESP-Disk' ESP 1003   Pharaoh Sanders Quintet   1965
= ESP-Disk' (G) ESP 1003-2   Pharoah Sanders - Pharaoh's First   1992
= ESP-Disk' ESP 4008   Pharoah Sanders - Pharoah's First Quintet   2005

1965

Ornette Coleman Quartet With Joseph Tekula Band

Ornette Coleman, alto sax, trumpet; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; David Izenzon, bass; Charles Moffett, drums; unidentified large studio band, Joseph Tekula, director.

NYC, June 15, 16 and 17, 1965

Chappaqua Suite Part 1Columbia 66203
Chappaqua Suite Part 2-
Chappaqua Suite Part 3-
Chappaqua Suite Part 4-

* Columbia 66203, (F) 62896/97   Ornette Coleman - Chappaqua Suite

John Coltrane Orchestra

Freddie Hubbard, Dewey Johnson, trumpet; Marion Brown, John Tchicai, alto sax; John Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, Archie Shepp, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Art Davis, Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 28, 1965

90321-1Ascension, Edition I: Part IImpulse! A-95, ASD-9228-3
90322-1Ascension, Edition I: Part IIImpulse! A-95
90321-2Ascension, Edition II: Part IImpulse! A-95 (later), AS-9223-2
90322-2Ascension, Edition II: Part IIImpulse! A-95 (later)

* Impulse! A-95, AS-95   John Coltrane - Ascension, Edition I   1965
= Impulse! GRD-2-113   The Major Works Of John Coltrane   1992
= Impulse! 314 543 413-2   John Coltrane - Ascension
* Impulse! ASD-9228-3   Various Artists - Impulse Energy Essentials
* Impulse! A-95 (later), AS-95 (later)   John Coltrane - Ascension, Edition II   1967
= Impulse! GRD-2-113   The Major Works Of John Coltrane   1992
= Impulse! 314 543 413-2   John Coltrane - Ascension
* Impulse! AS-9223-2   The Best Of John Coltrane - His Greatest Years Vol. 2

John Coltrane Sextet

Donald Garrett, bass clarinet, bass; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

The Penthouse, Seattle, WA, September 30, 1965

91198CosmosImpulse! AS-9202-2, AS-9267-2, ASH-9278-2
91199Out Of This World (Part One)Impulse! AS-9202-2
-Out Of This World (Part Two)-
Body And SoulImpulse! GRD-2-146
Tapestry In SoundImpulse! AS-9202-2
91200Evolution (Part One)-
-Evolution (Part Two)-
Afro-BlueImpulse! GRD-2-146
Bass DuetImpulse! lost
Thumb Piano Piece-
My Favorite Things-

* Impulse! AS-9202-2   John Coltrane Featuring Pharoah Sanders - Live In Seattle   1971
= Impulse! GRD-2-146   John Coltrane - Live In Seattle   1994
* Impulse! AS-9267-2   Various Artists - No Energy Crisis
* Impulse! ASH-9278-2   The Best Of John Coltrane - His Greatest Years Vol. 3

John Coltrane Sextet

same personnel.

radio broadcast, The Penthouse, Seattle, WA, September 30, 1965

AnnouncementOlkMen Records (Tibetan) OMR-091
Untitled Original / Bass Duet-
Afro Blue-
Lush Life-
My Favourite Things-

* OlkMen Records (Tibetan) OMR-091   John Coltrane - Live Broadcast From The Penthouse, Seattle, Washington, USA, September 30, 1965   2010
= Rare Live Recordings (Eu) RLR 88664   John Coltrane - The Unissued Seattle Broadcast   2011

John Coltrane Septet

Joe Brazil, flute, percussion; Donald Garrett, bass clarinet, bass, percussion; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, percussion; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Camelot Sound Studios, Lynwood, WA, October 1, 1965

90435Om Part IImpulse! A-9140
90436Om Part IIImpulse! A-9140, AS-9200-2

* Impulse! A-9140, AS-9140   John Coltrane - Om   1967
= Impulse! GRD-2-113   The Major Works Of John Coltrane   1992
* Impulse! AS-9200-2   The Best Of John Coltrane - His Greatest Years

John Coltrane Septet

John Coltrane, tenor sax, percussion; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Elvin Jones, drums; Carlos Ward, alto sax; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, percussion; Donald Rafael Garrett, bass.

The Penthouse, Seattle, WA, October 2, 1965

A Love Supreme, Pt. I - AcknowledgementImpulse! B0034290-02
Interlude 1-
A Love Supreme, Pt. II - Resolution-
Interlude 2-
A Love Supreme, Pt. III - Pursuance-
Interlude 3-
Interlude 4-
A Love Supreme, Pt. IV - Psalm-

* Impulse! B0034290-02, B0034291-01   John Coltrane - A Love Supreme: Live In Seattle   2021

John Coltrane Octet

John Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Donald Garrett, bass, bass clarinet; Frank Butler, Elvin Jones, drums; Juno Lewis, vocal, percussion.

Western Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 14, 1965

90676Kulu Se Mama (Juno Se Mama)Impulse! A-9106, AS-9200-2, GRD-2-113
90677SelflessnessImpulse! AS-9161, GRD-2-113, 314 543 412-2

* Impulse! A-9106, AS-9106   John Coltrane - Kulu Se Mama   1966
= Impulse! 314 543 412-2   -   2000
* Impulse! AS-9200-2   The Best Of John Coltrane - His Greatest Years
* Impulse! AS-9161   John Coltrane - Selflessness Featuring My Favorite Things   1969
* Impulse! GRD-2-113   The Major Works Of John Coltrane   1992

John Coltrane Group

Carlos Ward, alto sax; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax, bass clarinet, percussion, bagpipes; Pharoah Sanders, Archie Shepp, tenor sax, percussion; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Rashied Ali, Elvin Jones, drums.

Village Gate, Greenwich Village, NY, November 10, 1965

Afro Bluerejected
Out Of This World-

John Coltrane Sextet

John Coltrane, left channel tenor sax, percussion; Pharoah Sanders, right channel tenor sax, tambourine, bells; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Rashied Ali, left channel drums; Elvin Jones, right channel drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 23, 1965

90413The Father And The Son And The Holy GhostImpulse! A-9110, AS-9223-2
-CompassionImpulse! A-9110
90414Love-
-Consequences-
-SerenityImpulse! A-9110, AS-9235-2, ASH-9283-2

* Impulse! A-9110, AS-9110   John Coltrane - Meditations   1966
= Impulse! IMPD-199   -   1996
* Impulse! AS-9223-2   The Best Of John Coltrane - His Greatest Years Vol. 2
* Impulse! AS-9235-2   McCoy Tyner - Reevaluation: The Impulse Years
* Impulse! ASH-9283-2   Elvin Jones - The Impulse Years

1966

John Coltrane Sextet

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, piccolo, tambourine, wooden flute, percussion; John Coltrane, tenor sax, bass clarinet, percussion; Alice Coltrane, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Rashied Ali, drums; Ray Appleton, shakers.

Coast Recorders, San Francisco, CA, February 2, 1966

90986ManifestationColtrane Recording Corporation AU 4950; Impulse! AS-9223-2
90987Rev. King (Reverend King)Coltrane Recording Corporation AU 4950
Peace On EarthImpulse! IA-9360
LeoImpulse! unissued

* Coltrane Recording Corporation AU 4950; Coltrane Records CRS 5000   John Coltrane, Alice Coltrane - Cosmic Music   1968
= Impulse! A-9148, AS-9148   -   1969
* Impulse! AS-9223-2   The Best Of John Coltrane - His Greatest Years Vol. 2
* Impulse! IA-9360   The Mastery Of John Coltrane/Vol. III - Jupiter Variation   1978

John Coltrane Sextet + Alice Coltrane Group

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, flute; John Coltrane, tenor sax, bass clarinet; Alice Coltrane, piano, organ, tympani; Charlie Haden, bass; Rashied Ali, Ray Appleton, percussion; and strings: Murray Adler, concertmaster; James Getzoff or Gerald Vinci, Gordon Marron, Michael White, violin; Rollice Dale, Myra Kestenbaum, viola; Jesse Ehrlich, Edgar Lustgarten, cello; Alice Coltrane, string composer, arranger, conductor.

Coast Recorders, San Francisco, CA, February 2, 1966;
overdubs recorded The Village Recorder, Los Angeles, CA, April 16 and 17, 1972

Leo (overdubbed version)Impulse! AS-9225, ASD-9228-3

* Impulse! AS-9225   John Coltrane - Infinity   1972
* Impulse! ASD-9228-3   Various Artists - Impulse Energy Essentials

John Coltrane Nonet

Donald Ayler, trumpet; Carlos Ward, alto sax; Albert Ayler, tenor sax; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax, percussion; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, percussion; Alice McLeod, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Rashied Ali, J.C. Moses, drums.

Philharmonic Hall, Lincoln Center, NYC, February 19, 1966

Omprivate tape
My Favorite Things-

John Coltrane Quintet

Pharoah Sanders, flute, tenor sax, percussion; John Coltrane, tenor sax, percussion; Alice McLeod, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Rashied Ali, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 21, 1966

90536DarknessImpulse! lost
90537Lead Us On-
90538Leo-
90539Peace On Earth-

John Coltrane Quintet

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax, percussion; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, percussion; Alice McLeod, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Rashied Ali, drums.

St. Gregory's School Hall, Brooklyn, NY, April 24, 1966

unknown titlesrejected

John Coltrane Quintet

Pharoah Sanders, flute, tenor sax, percussion; John Coltrane, tenor sax, percussion; Alice McLeod, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Rashied Ali, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 28, 1966

90540CallImpulse! lost
90541Leo-

John Coltrane Sextet

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, flute; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax, bass clarinet; Alice Coltrane, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Rashied Ali, drums; Emanuel Rahim, percussion.

Village Vanguard, NYC, May 28, 1966

90645NaimaImpulse! A-9124, AS-9200-2
Introduction To My Favorite ThingsImpulse! A-9124
90644My Favorite Things-

* Impulse! A-9124, AS-9124   Coltrane - Live At The Village Vanguard Again!   1966
= Impulse! IMPD-213   -   1997
* Impulse! AS-9200-2   The Best Of John Coltrane - His Greatest Years

John Coltrane Quintet

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, piccolo, percussion; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax, percussion; Alice Coltrane, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Rashied Ali, drums.

Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI, July 2, 1966

My Favourite ThingsVideoArts Music (J) VAVJ-165; OlkMen Records (Tibetan) OMR-086
Peace On Earth (as Welcome)-
Leo / Closing Announcements-

* OlkMen Records (Tibetan) OMR-086   John Coltrane - Live At The Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, July 2, 1966   2008
* VideoArts Music (J) VAVJ-165, VALJ-3165   The World According To John Coltrane   1990

John Coltrane Quintet

John Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, percussion; Alice McLeod, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Rashied Ali, drums.

Magnolia Room, Tokyo Prince Hotel, Tokyo, Japan, July 9, 1966

interviewrejected
unknown title-

John Coltrane Quintet

John Coltrane, soprano, alto, tenor sax, percussion; Pharoah Sanders, alto, tenor sax, bass clarinet, percussion; Alice Coltrane, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Rashied Ali, drums; Hisato Aikura, announcer.

Sankei Hall, Tokyo, Japan, July 11, 1966

Afro BlueImpulse! (J) YB-8508/10-AI, GRD-4-102
Peace On Earth-
Crescent-

John Coltrane, soprano, alto, tenor sax, percussion; Pharoah Sanders, alto, tenor sax, percussion; Alice Coltrane, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Rashied Ali, drums; Hisato Aikura, announcer.

Spoken Introduction (In Japanese) By Hisato Aikura
Afro Blue, Part 1
Afro Blue, Part 2
Peace On Earth
Introduction To Crescent / Crescent, Part 1
Crescent, Part 2 / Short Closing Theme / Leo
Interview: John Coltrane

* Impulse! (J) YB-8508/10-AI   John Coltrane Quintet - Second Night In Tokyo   1977
* Impulse! GRD-4-102   John Coltrane - Live In Japan   1991

John Coltrane Quintet

John Coltrane, soprano, alto, tenor sax, percussion; Pharoah Sanders, alto, tenor sax, percussion; Alice McLeod, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Rashied Ali, drums.

Kobe Kokusai Kaikan, Kobe, Japan, July 17, 1966

announcementprivate tape
Naima-
My Favorite Things-
Leo-

John Coltrane Quintet

John Coltrane, soprano, alto, tenor sax, percussion; Pharoah Sanders, alto, tenor sax, bass clarinet, percussion; Alice Coltrane, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Rashied Ali, drums; Hisato Aikura, announcer.

Shinjuku Koseinenkin Kaikan, Tokyo, Japan, July 22, 1966

Peace On EarthImpulse! (J) IMR-9036C, AS-9246-2, GRD-4-102
LeoImpulse! (J) IMR-9036C, AS-9246-2, AS-9266-2, GRD-4-102
My Favorite ThingsImpulse! (J) IMR-9036C, GRD-4-102

John Coltrane, soprano, alto, tenor sax, percussion; Pharoah Sanders, alto, tenor sax, percussion; Alice Coltrane, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Rashied Ali, drums; Hisato Aikura, announcer.

Peace On Earth
Introduction To My Favorite Things / My Favorite Things
My Favorite Things - Continued
Leo
Leo - Continued
(this face is unplayable)

John Coltrane, soprano, alto, tenor sax, percussion; Pharoah Sanders, alto, tenor sax, bass clarinet, percussion; Alice Coltrane, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Rashied Ali, drums; Hisato Aikura, announcer.

Spoken Introduction (In Japanese)
Introduction (Meditations) And Leo, Part One
Leo, Part Two
Peace On Earth, Part One
Peace On Earth, Part Two
Leo, Part Three

* Impulse! (J) IMR-9036C   John Coltrane - Coltrane In Japan   1973
= Impulse! (J) YB-8501/3-AI   -   1976
* Impulse! AS-9246-2   John Coltrane - Concert In Japan   1973
* Impulse! AS-9266-2   Various Artists - Impulsively!
* Impulse! GRD-4-102   John Coltrane - Live In Japan   1991

John Coltrane Quintet

John Coltrane, soprano, alto, tenor sax, percussion; Pharoah Sanders, alto, tenor sax, percussion; Alice McLeod, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Rashied Ali, drums.

Video Hall, Tokyo, Japan, July 22, 1966

Lullaby Of Birdlandrejected
unknown title-
Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise-
unknown titles-

John Coltrane Quintet

same personnel.

Video Hall, Tokyo, Japan, July 24, 1966

Now's The Timerejected
There Will Never Be Another You-
unknown titles-

John Coltrane Quintet

John Coltrane, soprano, alto, tenor sax, percussion; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, percussion; Alice Coltrane, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Rashied Ali, drums.

Village Theatre, NYC, August 12, 1966

unknown titlesrejected

Don Cherry Septet

Don Cherry, cornet; Leandro 'Gato' Barbieri, tenor sax; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, piccolo; Karl Berger, vibes, piano; Henry Grimes, Jenny Clark, bass; Edward Blackwell, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 19, 1966

1786 tk.2Symphony For Improvisers: Symphony For ImprovisersBlue Note BLP 4247
Symphony For Improvisers: Nu Creative Love-
Symphony For Improvisers: What's Not Serious-
Symphony For Improvisers: Infant Happiness-
1787 tk.5Manhattan Cry: Manhattan Cry-
Manhattan Cry: Lunatic-
Manhattan Cry: Sparkle Plenty-
Manhattan Cry: Om Nu-

* Blue Note BLP 4247, BST 84247   Don Cherry - Symphony For Improvisers   1967
= Blue Note B1-28976, CDP 7243 8 28976 2 0   -   1994
= Mosaic MQ3-145, MD2-145   The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Don Cherry   1993

John Coltrane Quintet +

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, piccolo; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax, flute, vocal; Alice Coltrane, piano; Sonny Johnson, bass; Rashied Ali, drums; + additional musicians include: Arnold Joyner, Steve Knoblauch, alto sax; Umar Ali, Charles Brown, Robert Kenyatta, congas; Angie DeWitt, Bata drum.

Mitten Hall, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, November 11, 1966

NaimaImpulse! B0019632-02
Crescent-

same session.

Leo-
Offering-
My Favorite Things-

* Impulse! B0019632-02, B0019632-01   John Coltrane - Offering: Live At Temple University   2014

Don Cherry Quartet

Don Cherry, cornet; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, piccolo; Henry Grimes, bass; Edward Blackwell, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 11, 1966

1783 tk.12There Is The BombBlue Note BST 84311
1784 tk.14Unite-
1785 tk.15The Thing-
1786 tk.16Awake Nu-
1787 tk.17Taste Maker-

* Blue Note BST 84311   Don Cherry - Where Is Brooklyn?   1969
= Mosaic MQ3-145, MD2-145   The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Don Cherry   1993

Pharoah Sanders Sextet

Pharoah Sanders, tenor, alto sax, piccolo, voice; Dave Burrell, piano; Sonny Sharrock as Warren Sharrock, guitar; Henry Grimes, bass; Roger Blank, drums; Nat Bettis, percussion.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 15, 1966

90673Upper Egypt & Lower EgyptImpulse! 45-269, A-9138, AS-9229-2
90674Aum / Venus / Capricorn RisingImpulse! A-9138
90675JapanImpulse! 45-269, A-9138

* Impulse! A-9138, AS-9138   Pharoah Sanders - Tauhid   1967
= Impulse! GRD-129   -   1993
* Impulse! AS-9229-2   The Best Of Pharoah Sanders
* Impulse! 45-269   Pharoah Sanders - Upper Egypt / Japan

John Coltrane Tentet

John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax, percussion; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, percussion; Alice Coltrane, piano; Jimmy Garrison, Lionel "Sonny" Johnson, bass; Rashied Ali, drums; + John Salgato, trumpet; unknown, tamboura; Omar Ali, congas; Algie DeWitt, Bata drum.

Village Theatre, NYC, December 26, 1966

unknown titleprivate tape
Hymn-
unknown title-
My Favorite Things-

1967

John Coltrane Quintet

Pharoah Sanders, piccolo; John Coltrane, flute; Alice Coltrane, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Rashied Ali, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 15, 1967

90769To BeImpulse! A-9120

* Impulse! A-9120, AS-9120   John Coltrane - Expression   1967
= Impulse! GRD-131   -   1993

John Coltrane Septet

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; John Coltrane, tenor, soprano sax; Alice Coltrane, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Rashied Ali, drums; Algie DeWitt, Bata drum; possibly Jumma Santos, percussion; Billy Taylor, announcer.

The Olatunji Center Of African Culture, NYC, April 23, 1967

Introduction By Billy TaylorCohiba 697 124 004-2; Impulse! 314 589 120-2
Ogunde-
My Favorite ThingsImpulse! 314 589 120-2
Tunjiprivate tape
A Love Supreme: Part I - Acknowledgement-

* Cohiba 697 124 004-2   Various Artists - Sacred Sources 1: Live Forever   1993
* Impulse! 314 589 120-2   John Coltrane - The Olatunji Concert: The Last Live Recording   2001

John Coltrane Sextet

Pharoah Sanders, alto sax; John Coltrane, tenor sax; Alice Coltrane, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Rashied Ali, drums; Algie DeWitt, Bata drum.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 17, 1967

90790None OtherImpulse! lost
90791Kaleidoscope (as Collidoscope)-

1968

Pharoah Sanders Ensemble With Albert Ayler

Chris Capers, trumpet; unknown, alto sax; Albert Ayler, Pharoah Sanders, unknown, tenor sax; Dave Burrell, piano; Sirone, bass; Roger Blank, drums.

Renaissance Ballroom, NYC, January 21, 1968

Venus / Upper And Lower EgyptRevenant RVN 213

* Revenant RVN 213   Albert Ayler - Holy Ghost - Rare And Unissued Recordings (1962-70)   2004

Alice Coltrane Quartet

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax #1, flute #2, bass clarinet #3; Alice Coltrane, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass; Ben Riley, drums; John Coltrane, vocal #2.

The studio at the Coltrane home, Dix Hills, NY, January 29, 1968

1. 90988Lord, Help Me To BeColtrane Recording Corporation AU 4950; Impulse! IMPD-267
2. 90989The SunColtrane Recording Corporation AU 4950; Impulse! AS-9232-2, IMPD-267
3. 90975OhnedaruthImpulse! AS-9156

* Coltrane Recording Corporation AU 4950; Coltrane Records CRS 5000   John Coltrane, Alice Coltrane - Cosmic Music   1968
= Impulse! A-9148, AS-9148   -   1969
* Impulse! AS-9232-2   Alice Coltrane - Reflection On Creation And Space
* Impulse! AS-9156   Alice Coltrane - A Monastic Trio   1968
= Impulse! IMPD-267   -   1998

The Jazz Composer's Orchestra

Stephen Furtado, Lloyd Michaels, flugelhorn; Jimmy Knepper, Roswell Rudd, trombone; Jack Jeffers, bass trombone; Bob Northern, Julius Watkins, French horn; Howard Johnson, tuba; Al Gibbons, Steve Marcus, soprano sax; Bob Donovan, Frank Wess, alto sax; George Barrow, Pharoah Sanders, Lew Tabackin, tenor sax; Charles Davis, baritone sax; Carla Bley, piano; Larry Coryell, guitar; Ron Carter, Eddie Gomez, Charlie Haden, Steve Swallow, Reggie Workman, bass; Beaver Harris, drums; Michael Mantler, composer, conductor.

RCA Victor's Studio B, NYC, May 8, 1968

Communications #9JCOA LP 1001/2
Communications #10-
PreviewJCOA LP 1001/2; ECM (G) ECM 1813

* JCOA LP 1001/2   The Jazz Composer's Orchestra   1968
* ECM (G) ECM 1813   Michael Mantler - Review (1968-2000)   2006

Gary Bartz Sextet

Charles Tolliver, trumpet; Gary Bartz, alto sax; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; Stanley Cowell, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Freddie Waits, drums.

NYC, June 19, 1968

Another EarthMilestone MSP 9018, MCD-47077-2

* Milestone MSP 9018   Gary Bartz - Another Earth   1969
* Milestone MCD-47077-2   Gary Bartz - Libra/Another Earth   1998

Gary Bartz Quintet

Gary Bartz, alto sax; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; Stanley Cowell, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Freddie Waits, drums.

NYC, June 25, 1968

Dark NebulaMilestone MSP 9018, MCD-47077-2
UFO-
Lost In The Stars-
Perihelion And Aphelion-

* Milestone MSP 9018   Gary Bartz - Another Earth   1969
* Milestone MCD-47077-2   Gary Bartz - Libra/Another Earth   1998

1969

Pharoah Sanders

Howard Johnson, tuba; Sonny Fortune, alto sax; Pharoah Sanders, sax, percussion; Lonnie Liston Smith, piano; Sonny Sherrock, guitar; Cecil McBee, Sirone, bass; Billy Hart, Majeed Shabazz, drums; Chief Bey, African drum; Nat Bettis, Tony Wylie, percussion; Leon Thomas, vocal, percussion.

Town Sound Studios, Englewood, NJ, January 14, 1969

Shabazzunissued
Prince Of PeaceStrata-East SES-19733
Balance-
Izipho Zam-

* Strata-East SES-19733   Pharoah Sanders - Izipho Zam (My Gifts)   1973

Pharoah Sanders

Julius Watkins, French horn; James Spaulding, flute; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; Lonnie L. Smith Jr., piano; Richard Davis, Reggie Workman, bass; William Hart, drums; Nathaniel Bettis, percussion; Leon Thomas, vocal, percussion.

RCA Studios, NYC, February 14, 1969

90992The Creator Has A Master Plan Parts 1 & 2Impulse! AS-9181, ASD-9228-3, AS-9229-2

* Impulse! AS-9181   Pharoah Sanders - Karma   1969
= Impulse! IMPD-153   -   1995
* Impulse! ASD-9228-3   Various Artists - Impulse Energy Essentials
* Impulse! AS-9229-2   The Best Of Pharoah Sanders

Pharoah Sanders

Julius Watkins, French horn; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; Lonnie L. Smith Jr., piano; Ron Carter, Reggie Workman, bass; Frederick Waits, drums; Leon Thomas, vocal, percussion.

RCA Studios, NYC, February 19, 1969

90997Light Of Loveunissued
90998ColorsImpulse! AS-9181, AS-9229-2

* Impulse! AS-9181   Pharoah Sanders - Karma   1969
= Impulse! IMPD-153   -   1995
* Impulse! AS-9229-2   The Best Of Pharoah Sanders

Pharoah Sanders

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, contrabass clarinet, reed flute, African thumb piano, orchestra chimes, percussion; Lonnie Liston Smith, piano, African flute, African thumb piano, percussion; Richard Davis, left channel bass, percussion; Cecil McBee, right channel bass, percussion; Idris Muhammad, drums, percussion; Leon Thomas, vocal, percussion.

Plaza Sound Studios, NYC, October 20, 1969

91135Sun In Aquarius Parts I & IIImpulse! AS-9190
91135 (alt. tk.)Sun In Aquariusunissued

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, contrabass clarinet, reed flute, African thumb piano, orchestra chimes, percussion; Lonnie Liston Smith, piano, African flute, African thumb piano, percussion; Cecil McBee, bass, percussion; Idris Muhammad, left channel drums, percussion; Roy Haynes, right channel drums; Leon Thomas, vocal, percussion.

91136Hum-Allah-Hum-Allah-Hum-AllahImpulse! AS-9190, AS-9229-2
91136-4-unissued

* Impulse! AS-9190   Pharoah Sanders - Jewels Of Thought   1971
= Impulse! IMPD-247   -   1998
* Impulse! AS-9229-2   The Best Of Pharoah Sanders

1970 (age 30)

Alice Coltrane Quintet Featuring Pharoah Sanders And Joe Henderson

Joe Henderson, tenor sax, alto flute; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, alto flute, bells; Alice Coltrane, piano, harp; Ron Carter, bass; Ben Riley, drums; + Chuck Stewart, photographer, occasional bells.

The studio at the Coltrane home, Dix Hills, NY, January 26, 1970

91141Blue NileImpulse! AS-9196, AS-9232-2
91142MantraImpulse! AS-9196, ASH-9253-3
91143Turiya & RamakrishnaImpulse! AS-9196
91144Ptah, The El Daoud-

* Impulse! AS-9196   Alice Coltrane - Ptah, The El Daoud   1970
= Impulse! IMPD-201   -   1996
* Impulse! AS-9232-2   Alice Coltrane - Reflection On Creation And Space
* Impulse! ASH-9253-3   Various Artists - The Saxophone

Pharoah Sanders

Woody Shaw, trumpet, maracas, yodeling, percussion; Pharoah Sanders, soprano sax, cow horn, bells, tritone whistles, cowbell, wood flute, thumb piano, percussion; Gary Bartz, alto sax, bells, cowbell, shaker, percussion; Lonnie Liston Smith, piano, cowbell, thumb piano, percussion; Cecil McBee, bass; Clifford Jarvis, drums; Anthony Wiles, conga drums, African percussion; Nathaniel Bettis, bylophone, yodeling, African percussion.

A&R Studios, NYC, June 30, 1970

91171Summun Bukmun UmyunImpulse! AS-9199
91172Untitledunissued

* Impulse! AS-9199   Pharoah Sanders - Summun Bukmun Umyun - Deaf Dumb Blind   1970
= Impulse! IMPD-265   -   1998

Pharoah Sanders

same personnel.

A&R Studios, NYC, July 1, 1970

91173Let Us Go Into The House Of The LordImpulse! AS-9199, AS-9229-2
91174Untitledunissued

* Impulse! AS-9199   Pharoah Sanders - Summun Bukmun Umyun - Deaf Dumb Blind   1970
= Impulse! IMPD-265   -   1998
* Impulse! AS-9229-2   The Best Of Pharoah Sanders

Alice Coltrane Quintet Featuring Pharoah Sanders

Pharoah Sanders, soprano sax, percussion; Alice Coltrane, harp; Vishnu Wood, oud; Charlie Haden, bass; Rashied Ali, drums.

Village Gate, Greenwich Village, NY, July 4, 1970

Isis And OsirisImpulse! AS-9203

* Impulse! AS-9203   Alice Coltrane - Journey In Satchidananda   1971
= Impulse! IMPD-228   -   1997

Pharoah Sanders

Pharoah Sanders, and others.

July 7, 1970

tk.2Untitled No. 1Impulse! unissued
tk.3--
Untitled No. 2 (3 Parts)-

Alice Coltrane Sextet Featuring Pharoah Sanders

Pharoah Sanders, soprano sax, percussion; Alice Coltrane, harp, piano; Tulsi, tamboura; Cecil McBee, bass; Rashied Ali, drums; Majid Shabazz, bells, tambourine.

The studio at the Coltrane home, Dix Hills, NY, November 8, 1970

91201Shiva-LokaImpulse! AS-9203
91202Stopover Bombay-
91203Something About John Coltrane-

* Impulse! AS-9203   Alice Coltrane - Journey In Satchidananda   1971
= Impulse! IMPD-228   -   1997

Pharoah Sanders

Pharoah Sanders, soprano, tenor sax, bells, percussion; Michael White, violin, percussion; Lonnie Liston Smith, piano, Fender Rhodes electric piano, claves, percussion; Cecil McBee, bass, finger cymbals, percussion; Clifford Jarvis, drums, maracas, bells, percussion.

The Record Plant, Los Angeles, CA, November 25, 1970

tk.1Astral Travelingunissued
91187-5-Impulse! AS-9206

Pharoah Sanders, soprano, tenor sax, bells, percussion; Michael White, violin, percussion; Lonnie Liston Smith, piano, Fender Rhodes electric piano, claves, percussion; Cecil McBee, bass, finger cymbals, percussion; Clifford Jarvis, drums, maracas, bells, percussion; James Jordan, ring cymbals.

91188ThembiImpulse! AS-9206, AS-9229-2

Cecil McBee, bass.

LoveImpulse! AS-9206, ASY-9284-3

Pharoah Sanders, soprano, tenor sax, bells, percussion; Michael White, violin, percussion; Lonnie Liston Smith, piano, Fender Rhodes electric piano, claves, percussion; Cecil McBee, bass, finger cymbals, percussion; Clifford Jarvis, drums, maracas, bells, percussion.

91189Red, Black & GreenImpulse! AS-9206, AS-9267-2
91190Morning Prayer (4 Parts)unissued
Morning Prayer Parts 1 & 2-

* Impulse! AS-9206   Pharoah Sanders - Thembi   1971
= Impulse! IMPD-253   -   1998
* Impulse! AS-9229-2   The Best Of Pharoah Sanders
* Impulse! ASY-9284-3   Various Artists - The Bass
* Impulse! AS-9267-2   Various Artists - No Energy Crisis

Alice Coltrane Sextet Featuring Pharoah Sanders

Pharoah Sanders, soprano sax, percussion; Alice Coltrane, harp, piano; Tulsi, tamboura; Cecil McBee, bass; Rashied Ali, drums; Majid Shabazz, bells, tambourine.

The studio at the Coltrane home, Dix Hills, NY, December 30, 1970

91170Journey In SatchidanandaImpulse! 45-278, AS-9203

same session.

91170 (ed. ver.)-Impulse! 45-279, AS-9232-2

* Impulse! AS-9203   Alice Coltrane - Journey In Satchidananda   1971
= Impulse! IMPD-228   -   1997
* Impulse! AS-9232-2   Alice Coltrane - Reflection On Creation And Space
* Impulse! 45-278   Alice Coltrane - Journey In Satchidananda Parts 1 & 2
* Impulse! 45-279   Alice Coltrane - Journey In Satchidananda Parts 1 & 2

1971

Pharoah Sanders

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, alto flute, koto, brass bell, bailophone, maracas, cow horn, fifes; Lonnie Liston Smith, piano, ring cymbals, shouts, bailophone; Cecil McBee, bass, bird effects; Roy Haynes, drums; Nat Bettis, James ("Chief") Bey, Majid Shabazz, Anthony Wiles, African percussion.

The Record Plant, NYC, January 12, 1971

Morning PrayerImpulse! AS-9206
Bailophone Dance-

* Impulse! AS-9206   Pharoah Sanders - Thembi   1971
= Impulse! IMPD-253   -   1998

Alice Coltrane

Pharoah Sanders, tenor, soprano sax, flute, percussion, fifes; Archie Shepp, tenor, soprano sax, percussion; Alice Coltrane, harp, piano, percussion; Kumar Kramer, harmonium; Tulsi, tamboura; Jimmy Garrison, Cecil McBee, bass; Ed Blackwell, Clifford Jarvis, drums.

Carnegie Hall, NYC, February 21, 1971

Journey In SatchidanandaImpulse! unissued
Shiva-Loka-
Africa-
Leo-

Pharoah Sanders

Marvin Peterson, trumpet; Carlos Alfredo Garnett, tenor sax; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, balaphone; Joe Bonner, piano; Stanley Clarke, Cecil McBee, bass; Norman Connors, William Hart, drums; Lawrence Killian, congas, talking drum, balaphone.

A&R Studios, NYC, November 24, 1971

91268Black Unity Parts I & IIImpulse! AS-9219, ASY-9284-3

* Impulse! AS-9219   Pharoah Sanders - Black Unity   1972
= Impulse! IMPD-219   -   1997
* Impulse! ASY-9284-3   Various Artists - The Bass

Pharoah Sanders

Pharoah Sanders, soprano sax, bells; Joe Bonner, piano; Stanley Clarke, Cecil McBee, bass; Norman Connors, drums; Lawrence Killian, congas, percussion; Marvin Peterson, percussion.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 8, 1971

Mansion WorldsImpulse! AS-9254

* Impulse! AS-9254   Pharoah Sanders - Village Of The Pharoahs

Pharoah Sanders

Marvin Peterson, trumpet; Carlos Garnett, flute, voices; Harold Vic, tenor sax, voices; Pharoah Sanders, sax; Joseph Bonner, piano, harmonium; Stanley Clarke, Cecil McBee, bass; Norman Connors, William Hart, drums; Lawrence Killian, conga drums, bailophone.

The East, Brooklyn, NY, 1971

Healing SongImpulse! AS-9227
Memories Of J.W. Coltrane-
Lumkili-

* Impulse! AS-9227   Pharoah Sanders - Live At The East   1972
= Impulse! (J) UCCU-9016   -   2003

1972

Pharoah Sanders

Art Webb, flute; Pharoah Sanders, soprano sax, bells; Joe Bonner, piano; Stanley Clarke, Cecil McBee, bass; Norman Connors, drums.

A&R Studios, NYC, November 22, 1972

Memories Of Lee MorganImpulse! AS-9254

* Impulse! AS-9254   Pharoah Sanders - Village Of The Pharoahs

Pharoah Sanders

James Branch, flute; Pharoah Sanders, tenor, soprano sax, flute; Joe Bonner, piano; Cecil McBee, bass; Norman Connors, drums; Lawrence Killian, James Mtume, Babadal Roy, percussion.

A&R Studios, NYC;
The Village Recorder, Los Angeles, CA, 1972

High LifeImpulse! AS-9233
Love Is Everywhere-
Wisdom Through Music-
The Golden Lamp-
Selflessness-

same session.

Love Is EverywhereImpulse! ASD-9280
To John-

* Impulse! AS-9233   Pharoah Sanders - Wisdom Through Music
* Impulse! ASD-9280   Pharoah Sanders - Love In Us All   1974

1973

Pharoah Sanders Septet

Pharoah Sanders, tenor, soprano sax, shaker, vocal, bells, percussion; Joe Bonner, piano, harmonium, cow horn, wood flute, percussion, vocal; Calvin Hill, bass, vocal, tamboura; Michael Carvin, drums, vocal; Lawrence Killian, congas, bell tree, vocal; John Blue, percussion, vocal.

The Ash Grove, Los Angeles, CA, September 7, 1973

Ore-Se-RereImpulse! AS-9261
The Gathering-

* Impulse! AS-9261   Pharoah Sanders - Elevation

Pharoah Sanders Septet

Pharoah Sanders, tenor, soprano sax, shaker, vocal, bells, percussion; Joe Bonner, piano, harmonium, cow horn, wood flute, percussion, vocal; Calvin Hill, bass, vocal, tamboura; Michael Carvin, drums, vocal; John Blue, Jimmy Hopps, percussion, vocal.

The Ash Grove, Los Angeles, CA, September 9, 1973

ElevationImpulse! AS-9261
Spiritual Blessing-

* Impulse! AS-9261   Pharoah Sanders - Elevation

Pharoah Sanders

Michael White, violin; Joe Bonner, piano; Calvin Hill, tamboura; Michael Carvin, Jimmy Hopps, Lawrence Killian, Kenneth Nash, Pharoah Sanders, percussion; Sedatrius Brown, vocal.

Wally Heider Recording, San Francisco, CA, September 13, 1973

Greetings To Saud (Brother McCoy Tyner)Impulse! AS-9261

* Impulse! AS-9261   Pharoah Sanders - Elevation

Pharoah Sanders

Pharoah Sanders, soprano sax, percussion, vocal; Joe Bonner, piano, shakuhachi, flute, percussion; Kylo Kylo, tamboura, percussion; Calvin Hill, bass; Jimmy Hopps, drums; Kenneth Nash, sakara ceramic drums, Indian murdungum drums, percussion; Lawrence Killian, congas; Sedatrius Brown, percussion, vocal.

Wally Heider Recording, San Francisco, CA, September 14, 1973

Village Of The Pharoahs Part 1Impulse! AS-9254
Village Of The Pharoahs Part 2-
Village Of The Pharoahs Part 3-

Calvin Hill, bass; Kenneth Nash, percussion, whistles; Joe Bonner, Sedatrius Brown, Lawrence Killian, Pharoah Sanders, percussion, vocal.

Myth-
Went Like It Came-

* Impulse! AS-9254   Pharoah Sanders - Village Of The Pharoahs

1976

Pharoah Sanders Quintet

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, percussion; Bedria Sanders, harmonium; Munoz, guitar; Steve Neil, bass; Lawrence Killian, percussion.

NYC, August and September, 1976

Harvest TimeIndia Navigation IN 1027

* India Navigation IN 1027   Pharoah Sanders - Pharoah
= India Navigation IN 1027xCD   Pharoah Sanders - Harvest Time

Pharoah Sanders Sextet

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, percussion, vocal; Jiggs Chase, organ; Munoz, guitar; Steve Neil, bass; Greg Bandy, drums; Lawrence Killian, percussion.

NYC, August and September, 1976

Love Will Find A WayIndia Navigation IN 1027
Memories Of Edith Johnson-

* India Navigation IN 1027   Pharoah Sanders - Pharoah
= India Navigation IN 1027xCD   Pharoah Sanders - Harvest Time

1977

Pharoah Sanders

Oscar Brashear, Chuck Findley, trumpet; George Bohanon, Lew McCreary, trombone; Vince DeRosa, Sidney Muldrow, French horn; Pharoah Sanders, soprano, tenor sax, percussion; William Green, Terry Harrington, sax; Ernie Watts, reeds; Hubert Eaves, Bobby Lyle, Khalid Kenneth Moss, keyboards; David T. Walker, Wah Wah Watson, guitar; Donnie Beck, bass; James Gadson, drums; Kenneth Nash, congas, bongos, cymbals, gongs, percussion; Phyllis Hyman, vocal; The Waters Family, background vocal.

Burbank, CA, 1977

Love Will Find A WayArista AB 4161
Got To Give It Up-

Oscar Brashear, Chuck Findley, trumpet; George Bohanon, Lew McCreary, trombone; Vince DeRosa, Sidney Muldrow, French horn; Pharoah Sanders, soprano, tenor sax, percussion; William Green, Terry Harrington, sax; Ernie Watts, reeds; Hubert Eaves, Bobby Lyle, Khalid Kenneth Moss, keyboards; David T. Walker, Wah Wah Watson, guitar; Alex Blake, bass; Lenny White, drums; Norman Connors, drums, percussion, tympani, gongs, vocal; Kenneth Nash, congas, bongos, cymbals, gongs, percussion; Phyllis Hyman, vocal; The Waters Family, background vocal.

Pharomba-

omit Connors.

Love Is Here-

Donnie Beck, bass; Raymond Pounds, drums; replaces Blake, White.

As You Are-

Eddie Watson, bass; replaces Beck.

Answer Me, My Love-

Oscar Brashear, Chuck Findley, trumpet; George Bohanon, Lew McCreary, trombone; Vince DeRosa, Sidney Muldrow, French horn; Pharoah Sanders, soprano, tenor sax, percussion; William Green, Terry Harrington, sax; Ernie Watts, reeds; Hubert Eaves, Bobby Lyle, Khalid Kenneth Moss, keyboards; David T. Walker, Wah Wah Watson, guitar; Donnie Beck, bass; James Gadson, drums; Norman Connors, drums, percussion, tympani, gongs, vocal; Kenneth Nash, congas, bongos, cymbals, gongs, percussion; Phyllis Hyman, vocal; The Waters Family, background vocal.

Everything I Have Is Good-

* Arista AB 4161   Pharoah Sanders - Love Will Find A Way

1978

Pharoah Sanders And Norman Connors

Duke Jones, trumpet; Buzzy Jones, tenor, soprano sax, flute; Billy McCoy, piano, electric piano; Jacques Burvick, keyboards; Greg Hill, guitar; Alex Blake, electric bass; Norman Connors, drums, tympani, percussion; Petro Bass, Lawrence Killian, congas, percussion.

Montreux Jazz Festival, Casino De Montreux, Switzerland, July 22, 1978

BabylonArista Novus AN 3021
Beyond A Dream-

add Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; Bobby Lyle, piano.

Montreux Overture-

Bobby Lyle, piano.

The End Of The Beginning-

Duke Jones, trumpet; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; Buzzy Jones, tenor, soprano sax, flute; Bobby Lyle, piano; Billy McCoy, piano, electric piano; Jacques Burvick, keyboards; Greg Hill, guitar; Alex Blake, electric bass; Norman Connors, drums, tympani, percussion; Petro Bass, Lawrence Killian, congas, percussion.

Casino Latino-

* Arista Novus AN 3021   Pharoah Sanders And Norman Connors - Beyond A Dream

Hilton Ruiz Quintet

Slide Hampton, trombone; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; Hilton Ruiz, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Idris Muhammad, drums.

Sound Ideas Studios, NYC, December 9, 1978

Swing OnDenon (J) YX-7548-ND
Blues For Tommy Tucker-
Fantasia-

* Denon (J) YX-7548-ND   Hilton Ruiz - Fantasia - Dedicated To Rasahn Roland Kirk [sic]   1979

Ed Kelly And Friend

Pharoah Sanders, tenor, soprano sax; Ed Kelly, piano; Peter Barshay, bass; Eddie Marshall, drums.

Bear West Studios, San Francisco, CA, December, 1978

PippinTheresa TR 106; Evidence ECD 22056-2
Answer Me, My Love-
You've Got To Have Freedom-
Sweet Georgia BrownTheresa TR 106
Rainbow SongTheresa TR 106; Evidence ECD 22056-2
Newborn-
You Send Me-

* Theresa TR 106   Ed Kelly & Friend   1979
* Evidence ECD 22056-2   Ed Kelly & Pharoah Sanders   1993

1980 (age 40)

Idris Muhammad Quartet

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; George Coleman, tenor sax #2,5; Ray Drummond, bass; Idris Muhammad, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 12, 1980

1.I Want To Talk About YouTheresa TR 110
2.GCCG Blues-
3.Soulful Drums-
4.St. M-
5.GCCG Blues (alternate take)Evidence ECD 22096-2

* Theresa TR 110   Idris Muhammad - Kabsha   1980
= Evidence ECD 22096-2   -   1994

Pharoah Sanders

Eddie Henderson, flugelhorn #2,6; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax #1-4,6-8,10, tenor sax, tamboura #5, tenor sax, sleigh bells #9; John Hicks, piano #1,2,6-8,10; Joe Bonner, piano #4, piano, electric piano #9; Bedria Sanders, harmonium #5; Paul Arslanian, harmonium, wind chimes #3; Mark Isham, synthesizer #9; James Pomerantz, sitar #5; Yoko Ito Gates, koto #3; Carl Lockett, guitar #1,7,9; Chris Hayes, guitar #10; Ray Drummond, bass #1,2,6-8,10; Joy Julks, bass #9; Idris Muhammad, drums #1,2,6-8,10; Randy Merritt, drums #9; Phil Ford, tabla #5; Babatunde Lea, shekere, congas #9; Dee Dee Dickerson, Bobby McFerrin, Vicki Randle, Ngoh Spencer, vocal #6,9; Claudette Allen, vocal #9.

San Francisco, CA, 1980

1.Greetings To IdrisTheresa TR 108/109
2.Doktor Pitt-
3.Kazuko (Peace Child)-
4.After The Rain-
5.Soledad-
6.You've Got To Have Freedom-
7.Yamenja-
8.Easy To Remember-
9.Think About One-
10.Bedria-

* Theresa TR 108/109   Pharoah Sanders - Journey To The One
= Evidence ECD 22016-2   -   1992

1981

Pharoah Sanders Quartet

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

Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA, April 12, 1981

Doktor PittEvidence ECD 22223-2

* Evidence ECD 22223-2   Pharoah Sanders - Live...   2003

Pharoah Sanders Quartet

same personnel.

Maiden Voyage, Los Angeles, CA, April 16-19, 1981

You've Got To Have FreedomTheresa TR 116
Easy To Remember-

* Theresa TR 116   Pharoah Sanders - Live...   1982
= Evidence ECD 22223-2   -   2003

Pharoah Sanders Quartet

same personnel.

Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA, April 20, 1981

Blues For Santa CruzTheresa TR 116
Pharomba-

* Theresa TR 116   Pharoah Sanders - Live...   1982
= Evidence ECD 22223-2   -   2003

Pharoah Sanders

Danny Moore, trumpet #4-7; Steve Turre, trombone #4-7; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, bells #1, tenor sax, vocal #2,3, tenor sax #4-9; Lois Colin, harp #7,8; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes #1,4,6,7; John Hicks, piano #4-7; Joe Bonner, piano #1,8,9, piano, vocal #2,3; Peter Fujii, guitar, vocal #2,3; Art Davis, bass #1,4-7; Jorge Pomar, bass, vocal #2,3; Elvin Jones, drums #1; Billy Higgins, drums #4-7; Big Black, congas, vocal #2,3; Babatunde Lea, a-go-go bells #1, drums, shekere, vocal #2,3; Flame Braithwaite, Bobby London, Sakinah Muhammad, Carroll Wilson Scott, Yvette S. Vanterpool, vocal #4,7; George V. Johnson Jr., vocal #6; B. Kazuko Ishida, voice #1; William S. Fischer, vocal arranger #4,7.

NYC and San Francisco, CA, 1981

1.RejoiceTheresa TR 112/113
2.Highlife-
3.Nigerian Juju Highlife-
4.Origin-
5.When Lights Are Low-
6.Moments Notice-
7.Centaral Park West-
8.Ntjilo Ntjilo / Bird Song-
9.Farah-

* Theresa TR 112/113   Pharoah Sanders - Rejoice
= Evidence ECD 22020-2   -   1992

Pharoah Sanders Quartet With Leon Thomas

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, voice; William Henderson, keyboards; Ray Drummond, bass; Idris Muhammad, drums; Leon Thomas, vocal #3,4.

Berkeley, CA, 1981

1.ShukuruTheresa TR 121
2.Body And Soul-
3.Mas In Brooklyn (Highlife)-
4.Sun Song-
5.Too Young To Go Steady-
6.Jitu-
7.For Big GeorgeEvidence ECD 22022-2

* Theresa TR 121   Pharoah Sanders - Shukuru
= Evidence ECD 22022-2   -   1992

1982

Pharoah Sanders

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax #1-3,5,6, tenor sax, vocal #4; William Henderson, piano; John Heard, bass; Idris Muhammad, drums; Paul Arslanian, bells, whistle #4; Andy Bey, Flame Braithwaite, Cort Cheek, Janie Cook, Mira Hadar, Deborah McGriff, Jes Muir, Kris Wyn, vocal #3; William Fischer, arranger, director #3.

Keystone Korner, San Francisco, CA, January 23, 1982

1.OleTheresa TR 118
2.On A Misty Night-
3.Heart Is A Melody Of Time (Hiroko's Song)-
4.Goin' To Africa (Highlife)-
5.NaimaEvidence ECD 22063-2
6.Rise 'N' Shine-

* Theresa TR 118   Pharoah Sanders - Heart Is A Melody
= Evidence ECD 22063-2   -   1993

Elvin Jones - McCoy Tyner Quintet

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jean-Paul Bourelly, electric guitar; Richard Davis, contrabass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 13 and 14, 1982

Little Rock's BluesTrio (J) PAP-25023
Hip Jones-
Korina-
For Tomorrow-
Sweet And Lovely-
Origin-

* Trio (J) PAP-25023   Elvin Jones=McCoy Tyner Quintet - Love & Peace   1982
= BlackHawk BKH 521, BKH 521 CD   Elvin Jones McCoy Tyner Quintet - Reunited   1986
= Evidence ECD 22087-2   Elvin Jones-McCoy Tyner Quintet - Love & Peace   1994

1983

Benny Golson And Pharoah Sanders With The All American Trio

Benny Golson, Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; Cedar Walton, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Jack DeJohnette, drums.

Vanguard Studios, NYC, December 20 and 21, 1983

Jam The AvenueBaystate (J) RJL-8092
Greensleeves-
Origin-
A Change Of Heart-
Times Past (This Is For You, John)-
Page 12-
Vilia-

* Baystate (J) RJL-8092   Benny Golson, Pharoah Sanders, Cedar Walton, Ron Carter, Jack DeJohnette - This Is For You, John   1984
= Timeless (Du) SJP 235, CD SJP 235   -   1987

1985

Art Davis Quartet

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; John Hicks, piano; Art Davis, bass; Idris Mohammed, drums.

live in NYC, October 5, 1985

LifeSoul Note (It) SN 1143
Duo-
Blues From Concertpiece For Bass-
Add-

* Soul Note (It) SN 1143, SN 1143 CD   Art Davis Quartet - Life   1986

1987

Pharoah Sanders Quartet

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; John Hicks, piano; Curtis Lundy, bass; Idris Muhammad, drums.

Studio 44, Monster, Holland, March 11, 1987

You've Got To Have FreedomTimeless (Du) SJP 253
Naima-
Origin-
Speak Low-
After The Morning-
Africa-
Heart To HeartTimeless (Du) CD SJP 253
Duo-

* Timeless (Du) SJP 253   Pharoah Sanders, John Hicks, Curtis Lundy, Idris Muhammed - Africa   1987
= Timeless (Du) CD SJP 253   -   1988

Pharoah Sanders Quartet

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; William Henderson, piano; Donald Smith, electric piano; Tarik Shah, bass; Greg Bandy, drums; Leon Thomas, vocal #1,4,6.

NYC, July 13, 1987

1.Oh Lord, Let Me Do No WrongDr. Jazz FW 40952
2.Equinox-
3.Polka Dots And Moonbeams-
4.If It Wasn't For A Woman-
5.Clear Out Of This World-
6.Next Time You See Me-

* Dr. Jazz FW 40952   Pharoah Sanders - Oh Lord, Let Me Do No Wrong

Pharoah Sanders

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; John Hicks, piano #7; William Henderson, piano, synthesizer; Lynn Taussig, sarod, chandrasarang #5; Alving Queen, drums #5; Brian McLaughlin, tabla #5.

San Francisco, CA, September, 1987

1.The Light At The Edge Of The WorldTheresa TR 127
2.Dedication To James W. Clark-
3.Softly For Shyla-
4.The Greatest Love Of All-
5.Midnight At Yoshi's-
6.Living Space-
7.After The Rain-
8.In Your Own Sweet WayEvidence ECD 22047-2
9.Christmas Song-

* Theresa TR 127   Pharoah Sanders - A Prayer Before Dawn
= Evidence ECD 22047-2   -   1993

1989

Pharoah Sanders Quintet

Pharoah Sanders, soprano, tenor sax; William Henderson, piano; Stafford James, bass; Eddie Moore, drums; Cheikh Tidlane Fale, pec.

Paris, France, October 12 and 13, 1989

Moon ChildTimeless (Du) SJP 326
Moon Rays-
The Night Has A Thousand Eyes-
All Or Nothing At All-
Soon-
Moniebah-

* Timeless (Du) SJP 326, CD SJP 326   Pharoah Sanders - Moon Child   1990

1990 (age 50)

Pharoah Sanders Quartet

Pharoah Sanders, soprano, tenor sax; William Henderson, piano; Stafford James, bass; Eccleston W. Wainwright Jr., drums.

Yerres, France, July 17, 18 and 19, 1990

My One And Only LoveTimeless (Du) CD SJP 358; Evidence ECD 22137-2
Say It (Over And Over Again)-
You Don't Know What Love Is-
I Want To Talk About You-
Nancy (With The Laughing Face)-
Polka Dots And Moonbeams-
The Nearness Of You-
Moonlight In VermontTimeless (Du) CD SJP 358
Soul EyesEvidence ECD 22137-2
Lament-
The Bird Song-

* Timeless (Du) CD SJP 358   Pharoah Sanders - Welcome To Love   1991
* Evidence ECD 22137-2   Pharoah Sanders Quartet - Welcome To Love   1996

1991

Randy Weston Group

Idrees Sulieman, trumpet; Benny Powell, trombone; Billy Harper, Dewey Redman, Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; Randy Weston, piano; Alex Blake, Jamil Nasser, bass; Idris Muhammad, drums; Big Black, Azzedin Weston, percussion.

BMG Studios, NYC, May 20, 21 and 22, 1991

African CookbookAntilles 314 511 896-2

Pharoah Sanders, gaita; Randy Weston, piano; Yassir Chadly, genbri, karkabas, handclaps, vocal; Alex Blake, Jamil Nasser, bass; Idris Muhammad, drums; Big Black, percussion.

Blue Moses-

* Antilles 314 511 896-2   Randy Weston - The Spirits Of Our Ancestors   1992
= Verve (F) 511 857-2   -

Sonny Sharrock Quartet

Pharoah Sanders, tenor, soprano sax; Sonny Sharrock, electric guitar; Charnett Moffett, acoustic bass; Elvin Jones, drums.

Sorcerer Sound, NYC;
Greenpoint Studios, Brooklyn, NY, released August 6, 1991

Promises KeptAxiom 422-848 957-2; Enemy EMY 156-2
Who Does She Hope To Be?Axiom 422-848 957-2
Little Rock-
As We Used To SingAxiom 422-848 957-2; Enemy EMY 156-2
Many MansionsAxiom 422-848 957-2
Once Upon A Time-

* Axiom 422-848 957-2   Sonny Sharrock - Ask The Ages   1991
* Enemy EMY 156-2   Sonny Sharrock - Into Another Light   1996

1992

New York Unit

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; John Hicks, piano; Richard Davis, bass #1-4; Tatsuya Nakamura, drums #1-4.

Sear Sound, NYC, June 15, 1992

1.GreensleevesPaddle Wheel (J) KICJ 136
2.Naima-
3.Summertime-
4.Mara-
5.Over The Rainbow-

* Paddle Wheel (J) KICJ 136   New York Unit - Over The Rainbow   1993
= Evidence ECD 22107-2   New York Unit - Naima   1995

Pharoah Sanders Quartet

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; William Henderson, piano; Charles Fambrough, bass; Sherman Ferguson, drums.

Sear Sound, NYC, October 19 and 20, 1992

Lonnie's Lament
Misty
In A Sentimental Mood
Softly For Shyla
Wise One
Too Young To Go Steady
Body And Soul
Naima
Feelin' Good
Light At The Edge Of The World
Crescent
After The Rain

same session.

Lonnie's LamentVenus (J) TKCV-79001, TKCV-79039
Softly For ShylaVenus (J) TKCV-79001, TKCV-79039, TKCV-35042
Wise OneVenus (J) TKCV-79001, TKCV-79039
NaimaVenus (J) TKCV-79001, TKCV-79039, TKCV-35061, TKCV-35310
CrescentVenus (J) TKCV-79001, TKCV-79039
After The Rain-

same session.

Too Young To Go SteadyVenus (J) TKCV-79001, TKCV-79040, TKCV-35060
Feelin' GoodVenus (J) TKCV-79001, TKCV-79040
Light At The Edge Of The World-
Body And Soul-
MistyVenus (J) TKCV-79001, TKCV-79040, TKCV-35058
In A Sentimental MoodVenus (J) TKCV-79001, TKCV-79040, TKCV-35059

* Venus (J) TKCV-79001   Pharoah Sanders Quartet - Crescent With Love   1993
* Venus (J) TKCV-79039   Pharoah Sanders Quartet - Crescent With Love   1994
= Venus (J) TKCV-35071, TKCV-35130   -   1999
= Venus (J) VHCD-78123   -   2010
* Venus (J) TKCV-35042   Various Artists - Star Closed Lovers - Romantic Jazz Piano Solo   1998
* Venus (J) TKCV-35061   Various Artists - Somewhere - Romantic Blue Ballad   1998
* Venus (J) TKCV-35310   Various Artists - Very Best - Venus Records Horn Album Best Performances   2002
* Venus (J) TKCV-79040   Pharoah Sanders Quartet - Ballads With Love   1994
= Venus (J) TKCV-35014   -   1996
= Venus (J) TKCV-35075   -   1999?
= Venus (J) TKCV-35129   -   1999
= Venus (J) TKCV-35110 (2001)   -   2001
= Venus (J) VHCD-2050   Pharoah Sanders - Ballads With Love   2008
= Venus (J) VHCD-78111   Pharoah Sanders Quartet - Ballads With Love   2010
* Venus (J) TKCV-35060   Various Artists - Parlez-Moi D'Amour - Romantic Jazz Ballad   1998
* Venus (J) TKCV-35058   Various Artists - Night Lights - Midnight Jazz Ballad   1998
* Venus (J) TKCV-35059   Various Artists - Mack The Knife - Twilight Jazz Ballad   1998

1995

Pharoah Sanders

Pharoah Sanders, tenor, soprano sax, flute, bells, bowls, vocal; Michael White, violin; William Henderson, piano, electric piano, vocal; Bernie Worrell, keyboards, vocal; Jeff Bova, programming, keyboards; Jali Foday Musa Suso, kora, dousongonni, vocal; Dominic Kanza, guitar; Charnett Moffett, bass; Steve Neil, bass, electric bass; Hamid Hank Drake, drums, tabla, frame drums, vocal; Aiyb Dieng, chatan, congas, bells, gongs, vocal; Fanta Mangasuba, Fatoumata Sako, Mariama Suso, Salie Suso, background vocal.

Brooklyn, NY, 1995

Our Roots (Began In Africa)Verve 314 529 578-2
Nozipho-
Tomoki-
Ocean Song-
Kumba-
Country Mile-

* Verve 314 529 578-2   Pharoah Sanders - Message From Home

Steve Turre

Steve Turre, trombone; Featuring: Stanton Davis, Jon Faddis, trumpet; Robin Eubanks, Jamal Haynes, Aaron Johnson, Frank Lacy, Douglas Purviance, Britt Woodman, trombone; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; Herbie Hancock, piano; Andy Gonzalez, bass; Victor Lewis, drums; Milton Cardona, Jimmy Delgado, Kimati Dinizulu, percussion; Steve Turre, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1995

Funky - TAntilles 314 527 159-2
Morning-
Since I Fell For You-
Rhythm Within-
Twilight Dreams-
All Blues-
Montuno Caracol-
Body And Soul-
African Shuffle-

* Antilles 314 527 159-2   Steve Turre - Rhythm Within   1995

1998

Pharoah Sanders, Adam Rudolph And Hamid Drake

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, wood flute, hindehoo, vocal; Hamid Drake, trap drums, der, tabla, frame drums, vocal; Adam Rudolph, handumset, udu drums, thumb piano, talking drum, bendir, bamboo flute, overtone singing, gong, percussion.

live in concert, 1998

SunriseMah/Meta Records 004
Morning In Soweto-
The Thousand Petalled Lotus-
I And Thou-
Uma Lake-
Ancient People-
Calling To The Lumiinous Beguins-
Roundhouse-
Molimo-
Sunset-

* Mah/Meta Records 004   Pharoah Sanders, Hamid Drake, Adam Rudolph - Spirits

Pharoah Sanders

Pharoah Sanders, tenor, soprano sax, double reed, bells, voice; William Henderson, piano, harmonium; Tony Cedras, harmonium; Bernie Worrell, organ, electric piano, synthesizer; Jeff Bova, synthesizer, programming; Alex Blake, bass; Trilok Gurtu, drums, tabla, percussion; Abdou Mboup, talking drum, voice; Zakir Hussain, tabla, wooden box, mbira, voice; Abiodun Oyewole, voice.

1998

Save Our ChildrenVerve 314 557 297-2
Midnight In Berkeley Square-
Jewels Of Love-
Kazuko-
The Ancient Sounds-
Far-Off Sand-

* Verve 314 557 297-2   Pharoah Sanders - Save Our Children

2003 (age 63)

Pharoah Sanders Quartet

Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; William Henderson, piano; Ira Coleman, bass; Joe Farnsworth, drums.

Wonder Station, Tokyo, Japan, April 23, 2003

I Want To Talk About YouVenus (J) TKCV-35321
Moon Rays-
Tokyo Blues-
Greatest Love Of AllVenus (J) TKCV-35321, TKCV-35404
The Creator Has A Master PlanVenus (J) TKCV-35321
Welcome-
Tina-
It's Easy To Remember-

* Venus (J) TKCV-35321   Pharoah Sanders Quartet - The Creator Has A Master Plan   2003?
= Venus (J) VHCD-78245   -   2011
* Venus (J) TKCV-35404   Various Artists - Ten Tenors, Ten Colors - Venus Great Tenor Sax Players 10   2007

Pharoah Sanders

Graham Haynes, cornet, electronics; Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, flute; Jeff Bova, keyboards; Nicky Skopelitis, guitar, electric sitar; Bill Laswell, electric bass, flute, keyboards, arranger; Trilok Gurtu, tabla, voice; Dr. Jean-Louis Zink, heatbeats.

2003

Across TimeGravity Limited EVL 2015-2
Morning Tala-
Alankara (Beats Of The Heart)-
Gamaka-

* Gravity Limited EVL 2015-2   Pharoah Sanders - With A Heartbeat

2006

Kenny Garrett Quartet +

Kenny Garrett, alto sax; Mulgrew Miller, piano; Robert Hurst III, bass; Brian Blade, drums; with Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; Ruggerio Boccato, percussion.

Right Track Recording, NYC, February 19-21, 2006

CallingNonesuch 7559-79933-2

same session.

Beyond The Wall-

Kenny Garrett, alto sax; Mulgrew Miller, piano; Robert Hurst III, bass; Brian Blade, drums; with Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Ruggerio Boccato, percussion; Nedelka Echols, vocal.

Qing Wen-

same session.

Realization (Marching Towards The Light)-

add with Dawn Caveness, Arlene Lewis, Genea Martin, Geovanti Steward, Kevin Wheatley, vocal.

Kiss To The Skies-

Kenny Garrett, alto sax; Mulgrew Miller, piano; Robert Hurst III, bass; Brian Blade, drums; with Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Ruggerio Boccato, percussion.

Now-

add with Dawn Caveness, Nedelka Echols, Arlene Lewis, Genea Martin, Geovanti Steward, Kevin Wheatley, vocal.

Gwoka-

* Nonesuch 7559-79933-2   Kenny Garrett - Beyond The Wall   2006

2008

Kenny Garrett Quintet Featuring Pharoah Sanders

Kenny Garrett, alto sax, bass clarinet, organ, synthesizer; Benito Gonzalez, piano, Fender Rhodes, synthesizer; Nat Reeves, bass; Jamire Williams, drums; featuring Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, vocal.

The Iridium, Broadway, NYC, released September 22, 2008

The RingMack Avenue MAC1042
Intro To Africa-
Sketches Of MD-
Wayne's Thang-
Happy People-

* Mack Avenue MAC1042   Kenny Garrett - Sketches Of MD: Live At The Iridium Featuring Pharoah Sanders   2008

Others

Pharoah Sanders Interviews

Pharoah Sanders, interviewee.

unknown location, date

Bernard Stollman Meets Pharoah SandersESP-Disk' ESP 4008
Coming To New York-
Meeting Sun Ra-
Meeting John Coltrane-
Comments On Other Musicians-
Playing With Don Cherry-
The Scene-
Why The Music Changes-

* ESP-Disk' ESP 4008   Pharoah Sanders - Pharoah's First Quintet   2005

Terry Callier

Larry Bowen, trumpet; Gary Plummley, Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; Howard Levy, harmonica; Mark Edwards, Mike Kocour, piano, organ; Terry Callier, acoustic guitar, vocal; Ernie Denoy, John McLean, John Moulder, Jim Mullen, Dave Onderdonk, guitar; Dave Barnard, bass guitar; Eric Hochberg, bass guitar, bass violin; Alfredo Alias, Hank Guaglione, Morris Jennings, Dave Trigwell, Paul Wertico, drums; Boscoe D'Olivera, percussion; Pennington McGee, percussion, vocal; Veronica Cowper, Toni Moore, Suzanne Palmer, vocal.

released September, 1999

Ride Suite Ride (Intro)Verve 314 537 317-2
Lazarus Man-
Keep Your Heart Right-
Aka New York Al-
Traitor To The Race-
C'est La Vie-
Java Sparrow-
Coyote Moon-
People Get Ready / Brotherly Love-
Love Theme From Spartacus-
No More Blues-
Time Peace / No One Has To Tell You / Build A World Of Love-

* Verve 314 537 317-2   Terry Callier - TimePeace