ファラオ・サンダースが1980年代にサンフランシスコのベイエリア、エルサリートにあったマイナー・レーベル、Theresa Recordsにレコーディングした音源を完全収録した限定7枚組CDボックスが登場。抜群の人気を誇るリーダー作品『Rejoice』をはじめ、エド・ケリー『Ed Kelly & Friend』やアイドリス・ムハマッド『Kabsha』などの参加アルバムも網羅。
■(A) JOURNEY TO THE ONE Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; John Hicks, piano; Ray Drummond, bass; Idris Muhammad, drums. The Automat/Bear West Studios, San Francisco, December 1979
Greetings To Idris -1 Theresa TR 108/109 Doktor Pitt -2 – You’ve Got To Have Freedom -2.3 – Yememja -1 – It’s Easy To Remember – Bedria -4 –
-1 add Carl Lockett, guitar -2 add Eddie Henderson, fluegelhorn -3 add Vicki Randle, Ngoh Spencer, Donna (Dee Dee) Dickerson, Bobby McFerrin, vocals -4 add Chris Hayes, guitar
Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; Yoko Ito Gates, koto; Paul Arslanian, harmonium, wind chimes. Kazuko (Peace Child) Theresa TR 108/109
Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; Joe Bonner, piano. After The Rain Theresa TR 108/109
Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, tambura; Bedria Sanders, harmonium; James Pomerantz, sitar; Phil Ford, tablas. Soledad Theresa TR 108/109
Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, sleigh bells; Joe Bonner, piano, electric piano; Mark Isham, Oberheim synthesizer; Carl Lockett, guitar; Joy Julks, bass, Randy Merritt, drums; Babatunde, congas, shekere; Claudette Allen, lead vocal; Vicki Randle, Ngoh Spencer, Donna (Dee Dee) Dickerson, Bobby McFerrin, vocals Think About The One Theresa TR 108/109
(B) REJOICE Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, lead vocal-1, Joe Bonner, piano, vocal-1, Peter Fujii, guitar, vocal -1, Jorge Pomar, bass, vocal-1, Babatunde, drums, shekere, vocal-1, Big Black, congas, vocal-1. Bear West Studios, San Francisco 1981
Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, bells; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Joe Bonner, piano; Art Davis, bass; Elvin Jones, drums, Babatunde, agogô bells; B. Kazuko Ishida, voice. The Power Station, New York City 1981
Rejoice Theresa TR 112/113
Note: Most likely, the percussion and voice were overdubbed at Bear West Studios, San Francisco.
Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, Danny Moore, trumpet; Steve Turre, trombone; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes -1; John Hicks, piano; Art Davis, bass; Billy Higgins, drums, Lois Colon, harp-2, George V. Johnson, Jr., vocal-3., The Power Station, New York City 1981 When Lights Are Low Theresa TR 112/113 Origin -1,4 – Moment’s Notice -1,3 – Central Park West -1,2,4 –
-4 add Flame Braithwaite, Sakinah Muhammad, Yvette S. Vanderpool, Bobby London, Carroll Wilson Scott, vocals, arranged by William Fischer and overdubbed at A & R Studios, New York City. Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; Joe Bonner, piano; Lois Colon, harp-1. The Power Station, New York City 1981 Nijilo Nijilo (Bird Song) -1 Theresa TR 112/113 Farah
(C) LIVE Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, John Hicks, piano; Walter Booker, bass; Idris Muhammad, drums. Maiden Voyage, Los Angeles, April 19, 1981 or April 16-19
You’ve Got To Have Freedom Theresa TR 116 (It’s) Easy To Remember –
Same personnel. Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, California, April 20, 1981
Blues For Santa Cruz Theresa TR 116 Pharamba –
Same personnel. Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, April 12, 1981 Doktor Pitt Evidence CD 22223-2
(D) HEART IS A MELODY
Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, vocal -2; William Henderson, piano; John Heard, bass; Idris Muhammad, drums. The Keystone Korner, San Francisco, January 23, 1982
Olé Theresa TR 118 On A Misty Night – Heart Is a Melody Of Time (Hiroko’s Song) -1 – Goin’ To Africa (Highlife) -2 – Naima Evidence CD 22063-2 Rise ‘N’ Shine –
-1 add Flame Braithwaite, Janie Cook, Debra McGriffe, Andy Bey, Cort Cheek, Kris Wyn, Jes Muir, Mira Hadar, vocals, arranged by William Fischer. -2 add Paul Arslanian, bells, whistle
(E) SHUKURU
Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, vocal-1, Leon Thomas, vocal-2, William Henderson, Kurzweil 250 synthesizer, string and vocal arrangements; Ray Drummond, bass; Idris Muhammad, drums. Live Oaks Studio, Berkeley, 1981
Shukuru -1 Theresa TR 121 Body And Soul – Mas In Brooklyn (Highlife) -1,2 – Sun Song -2 – Too Young To Go Steady – Jitu – For Big George -2 Evidence CD ECD 22022-2
(F) A PRAYER BEFORE DAWN
Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax; John Hicks, piano Frankfurt. Germany, February 1986 After The Rain Theresa TR 127
Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, double-reed -1; William Henderson, piano, Kurzweil synthesizer, Lynn Taussig, sarod, chandrasarang -1; Alvin Queen, drums -1; Brian McLaughlin, tabla -1. Hyde Street Studios, San Francisco, September 1987
The Light At The Edge Of The World Theresa TR 127 Dedication to James W. Clark – Softly For Shyla – The Greatest Love Of All – Midnight At Yoshi’s -1 – Living Space – In Your Own Sweet Way Theresa TR 127 CD The Christmas Song –
(G) ED KELLY & FRIEND
Pharoah Sanders, tenor sax, soprano sax; Ed Kelly, piano; Peter Barshay, bass; Eddie Marshall, drums. Bear West Studios, San Francisco, December 1978
Pippin -1, 2, 4 Theresa TR 106 Answer Me My Love – You’ve Got To Have Freedom – Rainbow Song -1 – Newborn -2,3 – You Send Me –
-1 add Joanne Nichol, Cecile Twain, violins; Marsha Gonick, viola; Joseph Herbert, cello; Junius Simmons, guitar, Marvin Williams, arranger. -2 add Babatunde, congas -3 add Larry Blackshere, vibes; Faye, Kerilynn & Terrance Kelly, vocals. -4 add Larry Jones, trumpet; Anthony Sidney, trombone; Don Ramsey, alto sax; Harley White, baritone sax.
(H) IDRIS MUHAMMAD – KABSHA
Pharoah Sanders, George Coleman -1, tenor sax; Ray Drummond, bass; Idris Muhammad, drums. Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 12, 1980
GCCG -1 Theresa TR 110 GCCG (alt tk) -1 Evidence ECD 22096-2 Soulful Drums Theresa TR 110 St. M. – I Want To Talk About You –
Produced by Idris Muhammad Executive producer Allen Pittman Recording engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
ソングリスト
Disc 1
1. Greetings To Idris (A) 7:30
2. Doktor Pitt (A) 12:16
3. Kazuko (A) 8:09
4. After The Rain (A) 5:39
5. Soledad (A) 5:00
6. You’ve Got To Have Freedom (A) 6:50
7. Yemenia (A) 5:36
8. (It’s) Easy To Remember (A) 6:34
9. Think About The One (A) 4:19
10. Bedria (A) 10:34
Disc 2
1. Rejoice (B) 12:47
2. Highlife (B) 7:39
3. Nigerian Juju Hilife (B) 10:01
4. Origin (C) 5:41
5. When Lights Are Low (B) 6:25
6. Moment’s Notice (B) 5:19
7. Central Park West (B) 5:44
8. Ntjilo Ntjilo/Bird Song (B) 4:05
9. Farah (B) 5:29
Disc 3
1. You’ve Got to Have Freedom (C) 14:16
2. (It’s) Easy To Remember (C) 6:51
3. Blues For Santa Cruz (C) 8:38
4. Pharamba (C) 13:14
5. Doktor Pitt (C) 21:34
Disc 4
1. Ole (D) 22:09
2. On A Misty Night (D) 6:52
3. Heart Is A Melody Of Time (Hiroko’s Song) (D) 7:37
