Izipho Zam (My Gifts)
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| Released | 1973 | |||
| Recorded | January 14, 1969 | |||
| Studio | TownSound Studios, Englewood, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 50:23 | |||
| Label | Strata-East SES-19733 | |||
| Producer | Clifford Jordan | |||
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Izipho Zam (My Gifts) is the third album led by American saxophonist Pharoah Sanders. The album was recorded in 1969 but not released on the Strata-East label until 1973.[1] It features Sanders with a large ensemble.
Reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz |  [3] |
In his review for
Mark Jones of UK Vibe wrote that Izipho Zam "brings together a stellar group of musicians" for "a sonic exploration featuring three compositions by Pharoah Sanders spread over 50 minutes with a free-flowing avant-garde perspective," and called the album "a tour de force... which epitomises the ensemble's collective spirit and understanding for the overall message that Pharaoh Sanders was wishing to convey."[5] Chris May included the album in his list "An introduction to Strata-East in 10 records", calling it "a transitional album, between the unrelenting ferocity of Sanders's work with John Coltrane and the more blissed-out albums he went to make with [Lonnie Liston] Smith, [Leon] Thomas and Alice Coltrane."[6] Andy Thomas, writing for the Red Bull Music Academy, included the album in his article "A Guide to Strata-East", declaring that "The spiritual intensity of Izipho Zam almost lifts you off your feet," and calling the title track "one of Sanders' deepest journeys to the east".[7]
Track listing
All compositions by Pharoah Sanders
- "Prince of Peace" – 8:44
- "Balance" – 12:15
- "Izipho Zam" – 28:50
Personnel
- Pharoah Sanders – tenor saxophone, flute, percussion, vocals
- Howard Johnson – tuba
- Sonny Fortune – alto saxophone, flute
- Lonnie Liston Smith – piano
- Sonny Sharrock – guitar
- Sirone (Norris Jones), Cecil McBee – bass
- Billy Hart – drums
- Chief Bey – African drums
- Nat Bettis, Tony Wiles – percussion
- Leon Thomas – percussion, vocals
References
- ^ Pharoah Sanders discography accessed January 12, 2015
- ^ AllMusic. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2006). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings. Penguin Books. p. 1150.
- ^ Moore, Marcus J. (June 17, 2020). "15 Essential Black Liberation Jazz Tracks". New York Times. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
- ^ Jones, Mark (October 2, 2019). "Pharoah Sanders "Izipho Zam (My Gifts)"". UK Vibe. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
- ^ May, Chris (May 28, 2018). "An introduction to Strata-East in 10 records". Vinyl Factory. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
- ^ Thomas, Andy (June 11, 2014). "A Guide to Strata-East". Red Bull Music Academy. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
