Sections of electronic bursts swell and ebb with a lifelike pulse
Tenor saxophonist Fred Anderson and drummer Hamid Drake have just that kind of partnership
It was a raw
an unfussy reminder of tragedy that plays out its haunted remnants of the past until they die
Uneven loops syncopate in chance mode while the barrage of high-register notes conflate with Stardrum’s stickwork to cement a rhythm dense enough to nearly become a drone
PHAROAH SANDERS - Izipho Zam (My Gifts) LP (Deluxe Edition) RSD Sections of electronic bursts swellPharoah Sanders' Izipho Zam (My Gifts) is a groundbreaking jazz masterpiece. Recorded in 1969, two years after John Coltrane's passing, and released in 1973 on Strata East, the album features a 13 member ensemble, including Sonny Sharrock, Lonnie Liston Smith, Cecil McBee, and Leon Thomas. Blending Eastern influences with expansive jazz, Sanders genius is highlighted with "Prince of Peace," showcasing Thomas' unique vocals, and the 28 minute title