Journey to the One
Pharoah Sanders · 1980
72 min · 10 tracks · free jazz
A spiritual odyssey where free jazz improvisation meets soulful melodies and transcendent rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- spiritual exploration through sound
- patient unfolding of themes
- immersive late-night listening
- transcendent rhythms for reflection
- gradual build to emotional climax
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, instant gratification
- demand consistent high energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1980, Pharoah Sanders was established as a key figure in the avant-garde jazz scene, following his influential works like 'Karma' (1969). 'Journey to the One' marked his return to recording after a period of relative quiet, showcasing his innovative blend of spiritual jazz and world music influences during a vibrant era for jazz experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Coltrane· Sun Ra· John Coltrane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Greetings to Idris 7:32
- 2 Doktor Pitt 12:17
- 3 Kazuko (Peace Child) 8:11
- 4 After the Rain 5:40
- 5 Soledad 5:02
- 6 You've Got to Have Freedom 6:52
- 7 Yemenja 5:39
- 8 Easy to Remember 6:36
- 9 Think About the One 4:19
- 10 Bedria 10:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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