Rejoice cover

Rejoice

Pharoah Sanders · 1981

63 min · 9 tracks · free jazz

A vibrant blend of free jazz and African rhythms, inviting listeners to transcend traditional boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with depth
  • dynamic thematic explorations
  • immersive journey through sound
  • inviting transcendence and reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking concise, standalone tracks
  • prefer predictable song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1981, 'Rejoice' was a significant entry in Pharoah Sanders' discography, coming after his acclaimed album 'Thembi' from 1971. By this time, Sanders had established himself as a pioneering figure in the avant-garde jazz scene, exploring spiritual themes and complex improvisations that reflected his artistic evolution.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice Coltrane· Sun Ra· John Coltrane

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rejoice 12:47
  • 2 Highlife 7:42
  • 3 Nigerian Juju Highlife 10:02
  • 4 Origin 5:45
  • 5 When Lights Are Low 6:28
  • 6 Moments Notice 5:20
  • 7 Central Park West 5:47
  • 8 Ntjilo Ntjilo/Bird Song 4:06
  • 9 Farah 5:29

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