Save Our Children
Pharoah Sanders · 1998
61 min · 6 tracks · free jazz
A meditative journey through free jazz, blending spiritual motifs with rich, improvisational soundscapes.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it reflects Sanders' continued exploration of spiritual themes in music, which resonated deeply within the jazz community. It has been praised for its improvisational depth and emotional resonance, contributing to the ongoing evolution of free jazz during the late 1990s.
- Best for
- meditative journey through soundscapes steady pacing with gradual resolution immersive experience for deep listening
- Context
- By the time 'Save Our Children' was released in 1998, Pharoah Sanders was a seasoned figure in the jazz world, having gained acclaim since the 1960s for his innovative approach to free jazz. This album came after a series of collaborations and solo projects that solidified his reputation as a pioneer in blending traditional jazz with spiritual and avant-garde elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Christina Aguilera· Diana Ross· Thelonious Monk· Bob Dylan· Aretha Franklin· Barbra Streisand· Prince· Frank Zappa
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Save Our Children Standout 7:52
- 2 Midnight in Berkeley Square Standout 9:17
- 3 Jewels of Love Standout 14:00
- 4 Kazuko 10:15
- 5 The Ancient Sounds 10:51
- 6 Far Off Sand 9:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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