Pharoah Sanders - Izipho Zam (My Gifts) (1973/2025) [Hi-Res]

Pharoah Sanders' Izipho Zam (My Gifts) is a groundbreaking jazz masterpiece. Recorded in 1969, two years after John Coltrane's passing, and released in 1973 on Strata-East, the album features a 13-member ensemble, including Sonny Sharrock, Lonnie Liston Smith, Cecil McBee, and Leon Thomas. Blending Eastern influences with expansive jazz, Sanders’ genius is highlighted with "Prince of Peace," showcasing Thomas' unique vocals, and the 28-minute title track, offering an exploration of dissonance and harmony with West African percussion and meditative chants.

For the first time ever, this seminal work from a legendary saxophonist will be available on CD and digital platforms, as well as on 180-gram vinyl. Pressed at Record Technology Inc. (RTI) and mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio, the vinyl edition comes in high-quality, glossy tip-on gatefold jackets. It also includes new liner notes by Harmony Holiday and never-before-seen photos, making this release a must-have for jazz enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Pharoah Sanders: Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Percussion, Vocals
Howard Johnson: Tuba
Sonny Fortune: Alto Saxophone, Flute
Lonnie Liston Smith: Piano
Sonny Sharrock: Guitar
Cecil McBee: Bass
Sirone (Norris Jones): Bass
Billy Hart: Drums
Chief Bey: African drums
Nat Bettis: Percussion
Tony Wiles: Percussion
Leon Thomas: Percussion, Vocals