Medley: Aum / Venus / Capricorn Rising

Pharoah Sanders · 1966 · Composition de Pharoah Sanders (14:46)

Context

Last track of Tauhid, Pharoah Sanders's first album on Impulse! (recorded on 15 November 1966, released in October 1967). This 14:46 medley, written by Sanders, takes up most of side B. Tauhid marks the first appearance on record of guitarist Sonny Sharrock.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Free jazz, Spiritual jazz. Among the origins and influences of Free jazz: Tristano School, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's), Modal.

By the same artist

• Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt (1966)
• Japan (1966)
• The Creator Has a Master Plan (1969)
• Astral Travelling (1971)
• Red, Black & Green (1971)
• Thembi (1971)

Sources

• EN: Tauhid (album)

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