KARMA by PHAROAH SANDERS

The legacy of Pharoah Sanders is long and winding, and it continues to flourish, but there are a few key recordings which elevate him to the god tier of jazz musicians. Karma is one such album, released in 1969 and lighting the touch paper for the spiritual jazz explosion. The half-hour epic 'The Creator Has A Master Plan' is one of the most life-affirming, soul-enriching listening experiences you could hope to have. Behind Sanders' exquisite tenor sax work lies Lonnie Liston Smith on piano, James Spaulding on flute, Billy Hart on drums and yet more players and singers feeding into the righteous ecstasy. It's a listening experience like no other, and it inspired some of the most beautiful tributaries in jazz to spring forth in the ensuing decades.