Pharoah Sanders - Karma (1969) {2025 Acoustic Sounds SACD Series}

This album is considered a landmark in the history of jazz music. Released in 1969, it features Pharoah Sanders on tenor saxophone, Leon Thomas on vocals, Lonnie Liston Smith on piano and harpsichord, Reggie Workman on bass, and Idris Muhammad on drums. The album has four tracks, each with a unique style and theme:

"The Creator Has a Master Plan" - This track is over 30 minutes long and features Leon Thomas's vocals and lyrics that promote peace, love, and unity. The music blends elements of jazz, gospel, and African music, and features Pharoah Sanders's trademark free-jazz saxophone playing.

"Colors" - This track features Lonnie Liston Smith's piano and harpsichord playing, with Pharoah Sanders's saxophone adding a haunting melody. The theme of the track is the beauty of nature, and the music has a dreamy and meditative quality.