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SANDERS,PHARAOH – ELEVATION (VERVE VAULT SERIES) - LP •UPC: 602478984877 Label: IMPULSE RECORDS Format: LP Release Date: March 13, 2026 In stock items ship within 48 hours Elevation, released in 1974 on Impulse! Records, finds saxophonist Pharoah Sanders expanding his spiritual jazz vision on an album that balances ecstatic expression with focused ensemble interplay. Produced by Ed Michel and recorded in 1973 across two live performances and a studio session, Elevation features a dynamic ensemble
UPC: 602478984877
Label: IMPULSE RECORDS
Format: LP
Release Date: March 13, 2026
In stock items ship within 48 hours
Elevation, released in 1974 on Impulse! Records, finds saxophonist Pharoah Sanders expanding his spiritual jazz vision on an album that balances ecstatic expression with focused ensemble interplay. Produced by Ed Michel and recorded in 1973 across two live performances and a studio session, Elevation features a dynamic ensemble including Joe Bonner on piano, Calvin Hill on bass, and Michael Carvin on drums.
The album's open forms, modal grooves, and spiritual themes underscore Sanders's ongoing search for transcendence and cultural affirmation through sound. With chant-like melodies, circular motifs, and immersive rhythmic textures, pieces like "The Gathering" and the title track reflect a more meditative and exploratory side of Sanders's aesthetic. Elevation comes towards the end of Sanders' tenure on Impulse!— a cohesive and spiritually resonant statement that bridges the raw fire of earlier albums with a deeper, more spacious sound.
The Verve Vault series is always mastered from analog tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.
Musicians
| Pharoah Sanders | tenor sax, soprano sax, shaker, vocals, bells, percussion |
|---|---|
| Michael White | violin |
| Sedatrius Brown | vocals |
| Joe Bonner | piano, cow horn, wood flute |
| Calvin Hill | bass |
| Michael Carvin | drums |
| Lawrence Killian | congas, bell tree |
| John Blue | percussion |
| Jimmy Hopps | percussion |
TRACK LIST:
Side A:
- Elevation
- Greeting to Saud (Brother McCoy Tyner)
Side B:
- Ore-Se-Rere (Nigerian Juju HiLife)
- The Gathering
- Spiritual Blessing
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