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Promises

Pharoah Sanders · 2021

46 min · 9 tracks · free jazz

A serene blend of spiritual jazz interwoven with orchestral textures and hypnotic rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • serene contemplative atmospheres
  • hypnotic rhythmic explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Promises' was released in 2021, Pharoah Sanders was a revered figure in jazz, celebrated for his innovative contributions since the 1960s. This album marked a significant collaboration with electronic producer Floating Points and the London Symphony Orchestra, showcasing Sanders’ ability to bridge traditional jazz with contemporary sounds at an advanced stage in his career.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice Coltrane· Sun Ra· John Coltrane

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Promises: Movement 1 6:24
  • 2 Promises: Movement 2 2:31
  • 3 Promises: Movement 3 2:32
  • 4 Promises: Movement 4 2:31
  • 5 Promises: Movement 5 4:25
  • 6 Promises: Movement 6 8:50
  • 7 Promises: Movement 7 9:28
  • 8 Promises: Movement 8 7:22
  • 9 Promises: Movement 9 2:30

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