Oh Lord, Let Me Do No Wrong cover

Oh Lord, Let Me Do No Wrong

Pharoah Sanders · 1987

43 min · 6 tracks · free jazz

Spiritual and exploratory, this album intertwines free jazz improvisation with soulful melodies and reflective themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • spiritual reflections on life
  • dynamic progression with resolution
  • exploratory improvisation throughout
  • soulful melodies for contemplation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1987, Pharoah Sanders was transitioning into a more contemplative phase of his career following the groundbreaking 'Black Unity' and 'Karma'. This album represents a maturation of his sound, blending free jazz with melodic improvisation that reflects his spiritual journey and artistic evolution.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice Coltrane· Sun Ra· John Coltrane

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Oh Lord, Let Me Do No Wrong 5:35
  • 2 Equinox 9:25
  • 3 Polka Dots and Moonbeams 6:11
  • 4 If It Wasn’t for a Woman 4:39
  • 5 Clear Out of This World 13:45
  • 6 Next Time You See Me 3:54

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