Pharoah Sanders' 1971 masterpiece Thembi represents a pivotal moment in the legendary saxophonist's career. Released on Impulse! Records, this album showcases Sanders' innovative approach to jazz, blending spiritual and avant-garde elements with African and Eastern influences. Recorded with two distinct ensembles, Thembi features a more concise and varied approach compared to Sanders' earlier extended compositions, offering a rich tapestry of sound that ranges from meditative to explosive.

• Artist: Pharoah Sanders
• Format: 180g Vinyl LP
• Release Type: Album
• Genre: Jazz, Spiritual Jazz, Avant-garde Jazz
• Label: Impulse! Records
• Featuring: Lonnie Liston Smith, Cecil McBee, Roy Haynes, Michael White, and others

1. A1. Astral Traveling
2. A2. Red, Black & Green
3. A3. Thembi
4. B1. Love
5. B2. Morning Prayer
6. B3. Bailophone Dance

• Release Date: 1971
• Edition: Verve By Request Series
• Country: USA
• Audio: High-quality 180g vinyl pressing

• Media: 180g Vinyl LP
• Packaging: Standard jacket

Pharoah Sanders (1940-2022) was an American jazz saxophonist and composer known for his innovative work in the spiritual jazz and avant-garde genres. A key figure in John Coltrane's later ensembles, Sanders developed a unique style characterized by overblowing, harmonic exploration, and multiphonics. His work in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly on albums like Karma and Thembi, helped define the spiritual jazz movement and influenced generations of musicians across multiple genres.