Pharoah SandersBest Pharoah Sanders Albums Ranked

Live In Paris (1975) [Lost ORTF Recordings]

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9.0

“Pharoah Sanders’ group rolled up all the best qualities from his early-1970s LPs into a newly reissued set that bursts with joy and discovery. It’s a concert that sounds more like a party than a seance.”

Pharoah

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8.9

“This 1977 album was obscure in its day, but it spawned a fervent cult among fans of spiritual jazz, for good reason: The no-frills recording captures a feeling of unearthly magic.”

Tauhid

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8.2

“Three invaluable reissues showcase a young bandleader and his top-tier players as they create a powerfully cohesive group sound: elegant, adventurous, warm, and ferocious all at once.”