...this blog captures in order the albums as I pull these gems off the shelf and groove to them .....

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Pharoah Sanders - Thembi (1971)

Pharoah Sanders - Thembi (1971)

Pharoah Sanders became known to the jazz world in the late 60's as a member of John Coltrane's band and later a sometimes member of the Sun Ra ARchestra !
On Tembi Sanders utilizes a wide variety of instruments, including tenor, soprano, alto flute, fifes, the African bailophone, assorted small percussion, and even a cow horn. What makes this album for me so special is the use of the vibes and timbral-like sounds creates.  The song "Love" at times sounds like King Crimson meets Charles Mingus. Without question this is some far out Fusiony-Jazz but one of those albums after listening to makes you ask "what the heck just happened".  A rewarding album for those who have a certain degree of patience.....

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