Heart Is a Melody

by Pharoah Sanders

Overview

This Evidence CD is a reissue of a Theresa LP, adding two songs ("Naima" and "Rise 'n' Shine") to the original program. Pharoah Sanders is heard at his best on a 22-minute version of "Ole," where the tenor really gets a chance to stretch out. His "vocal" on "Goin' to Africa" is spirited, but otherwise most of his solos are very much in the tradition of John Coltrane. There are some fiery moments but few surprises on this date chiefly recommended to Sanders fans. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	11/18/1993
Label:	Evidence
UPC:	0730182206326
Rank:	109865

Tracks

1. Ol¿¿
2. On a Misty Night
3. Heart Is a Melody of Time (Hiroko's Song)
4. Goin' to Africa (Highlife)
5. Naima
6. Rise 'n' Shine

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Pharoah Sanders   Primary Artist,Vocals,Sax (Tenor)
Kris Wyn   Vocals
Paul Arslanian   Bells,Whistle (Human),Whistle (Instrument)
Andy Bey   Vocals
Bill Henderson   Piano
Idris Muhammad   Drums
John Heard   Bass
William S. Fischer   Director
Flame Braithwaite   Vocals
Jes Muir   Vocals
Janie Cook   Vocals
Debra McGriffe   Vocals
Cort Cheek   Vocals
Mira Hadar   Vocals

Technical Credits

Allen Pittman   Assistant Producer,Producer,Reissue Producer
Paul Arslanian   Assistant Producer
Tadd Dameron   Composer
John Coltrane   Composer
Mark Needham   Mixing,Engineer
Pharoah Sanders   Composer,Producer
David Shirk   Pre-Mastering
Buddy DeSylva   Composer
Vincent Youmans   Composer
William S. Fischer   Arranger,Composer
Dave Helland   Liner Notes
Stephen Ballantine   Composer
Al Pittman   Producer
Kazuka Ishida   Photography