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Recorded in New York City and Los Angeles in 1972 and released the following year by Impulse!, Pharoah Sanders' album Wisdom Through Music features the leader with flutist James Branch, pianist Joe Bonner, bassist Cecil McBee, drummer Norman Connors, and percussionists Badal Roy, James Mtume, and Lawrence Killian.
The recording was produced by Lee Young, the younger brother of saxophonist Lester Young. According to AllMusic reviewer Thom Jurek, "most notable is 'High Life,' on which Sanders emulates the West African style of music with roiling, celebratory drumming and singing, and killer flute playing. A compelling whole, revealing a chapter in Sanders recorded history."
PERSONNEL:
Pharoah Sanders - (soprano, tenor & flute)
James Branch - (flute)
Joseph Bonner - (piano)
Cecil McBee - (bass)
Lawrence Killian, James Mtume & Babadal Roy - (percussion)
Norman Connors - (drums)
Tracklist
A1. High Life
A2. Love Is Everywhere
A3. Wisdom Through Music
B1. The Golden Lamp
BJ. Bonner
B2. Selflessness