Pharoah Sanders' Izipho Zam (My Gifts) is a groundbreaking jazz masterpiece
This special reissue for Record Store Day 2025 has been 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.
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.