Moon Child cover

Moon Child

Pharoah Sanders · 1990

52 min · 6 tracks · free jazz

A celestial blend of ethereal melodies and expansive improvisation that transcends traditional jazz boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady contemplative listening experience
  • ethereal melodies for reflection
  • expansive improvisation exploration
  • evening solitude with introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party tracks
  • prefer short standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1990, 'Moon Child' marks Pharoah Sanders' return to the studio after a five-year hiatus, showcasing his continued evolution in free jazz. By this time, he had already established himself as a key figure in the genre since the 1960s, collaborating with luminaries like John Coltrane and exploring spiritual jazz themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice Coltrane· Sun Ra· John Coltrane

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Moon Child 8:07
  • 2 Moon Rays 6:10
  • 3 The Night Has a Thousand Eyes 12:17
  • 4 All or Nothing at All 9:23
  • 5 Soon 5:29
  • 6 Moniebah 10:43

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