A Prayer Before Dawn
Pharoah Sanders · 1987
56 min · 9 tracks · free jazz
A lush exploration of spiritual jazz, blending ethereal melodies with deep emotional resonance and intricate improvisation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- lush soundscapes for deep listening
- spiritual warmth in quiet spaces
- emotional depth through improvisation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced energetic tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1987, 'A Prayer Before Dawn' came during Pharoah Sanders' prolific late career phase, following his acclaimed works in the 1970s. At this point, Sanders was known for pushing the boundaries of jazz with a focus on spirituality and introspection, continuing to evolve his sound while maintaining connections to his roots in free jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Coltrane· Sun Ra· John Coltrane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Light at the Edge of the World 5:11
- 2 Dedication to James W. Clark 5:18
- 3 Softly for Shyla 5:22
- 4 The Greatest Love of All 8:27
- 5 Midnight at Yoshi’s 5:57
- 6 Living Space 4:35
- 7 After the Rain 6:37
- 8 In Your Own Sweet Way 7:09
- 9 Christmas Song 7:24
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