The Pace Report: "The Pharoah Sanders Tribute" featuring Azar Lawrence and Tomoki Sanders
On September 24, 2022, saxophonist Pharoah Sanders joined the ancestors. In his seven decades as a musician, Mr. Sanders was a disciple of John Coltrane. Before he became a leader, recorded with both John and Alice Coltrane, Sun Ra, Billy Higgins, and Norman Connors. His tenor saxophone playing style was known as "sheets of sound" in which incorporates his use of multi phonic techniques.

At the 52nd Annual International African Arts Festival held at Commodore Barry Park in Brooklyn, a tribute to Pharoah Sanders, was one of the headlining performances featuring NEA Jazz Master Bill Hart, George Cables, Azar Lawrence, Nat Reeves, and Tomoki Sanders. Tomoki is the son the Mr. Sanders.'

In this special edition of The Pace Report, you'll see special performances from this tribute concert as well as interviews with the musicians.

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