PHAROAH SANDERS QUARTET WITH RAVI COLTRANE / LIVE AT VILLAGE VANGUARD 940413 (2CDR)

Pharoah Sanders - tenor saxophone
William Henderson - piano
Steve Neil - double bass
Ralph Penland - drums
Ravi Coltrane - tenor saxophone

DISC 1
1. PHAROMBA
2. GIANT STEPS - Drum Solo - Bass Solo

DISC 2
1. DOKTOR PITT
2. TOMOKI / Band Introductions

This is a rare live recording of Pharoah Sanders—a true collector’s item. It was captured at the Village Vanguard, a legendary jazz club that has hosted countless iconic live performances. While it was initially presented as a soundboard recording, our remastering process suggests it is likely an audience recording. Nevertheless, the sound quality is so impressive that it rivals a soundboard, and the enthusiastic energy of the audience only adds to the experience. The core group is Pharoah’s quartet, but on this occasion, they are joined by Ravi Coltrane, who engages in an intense, high-octane musical duel with Pharoah. The performance is a masterful, spiritual display—featuring fierce, uninhibited "freak tones" that intersect in a compelling way without ever descending into chaotic disorder. This is an exceptional live recording that a wide range of jazz fans will surely enjoy.