Promises

Limited LP : Indies Exclusive End Of Year Coloured Vinyl Edition

LP : Standard 140g Black Vinyl

Eve says:
“Pharoah Sanders is quite simply a living legend and any new material from him is guaranteed to be a treat. This album combines his sound with that of Floating points to create an electronic-jazz fusion that is immersive, fascinating and soul-warming at the same time.”

Eric says:
“There’s an unpredictability to ‘Promises’ which gives the album a distinct feel. There aren’t many creations similar to “Promises”, as it seems to be a one of a kind mix of ambient, orchestral, and jazz music.”

Leo says
“Split into nine movements, this continuous, flowing piece leaves ample space for Sanders’ distinctive sax improvisation underpinned by a repeating piano motif, splashes of synth and swelling strings that alternate between uplifting melody and tense counterpoint.”

An exciting collaboration between one of jazz's most iconic and unique voices (Pharoah Sanders) and a producer who has dedicated his entire to career to carrying the torch of jazz into the 21st century (Floating Points).

Sam Shepherd (Floating Points): Pharoah...

Pharoah Sanders: Huh...?

Sam: Were you asleep? I'm sorry...

Pharoah: No no... I was listening... and dreaming... and listening to music in my head...

Sam: Oh wow... sorry.

Pharoah: Many times, people think I might be asleep... but in fact, I am just listening to music in my head. I'm always listening... to the sounds around me... and playing, in my mind... and sometimes I dream.

Sam: What were you dreaming about?

Pharoah: I'm on a ship. In the ocean. Bears coming around smoking cigars. The bears are singing, ‘We have the music. We have what you're looking for.’ I say, ‘Really?’ And I was making fish dinners. Shark..Lobster. Got all kinds of fish. And you know, a good pie. Pumpkin pie. You like pumpkin pie?

Pharoah: How you like that take, Sam?

Sam: It's cool. I think the bit in the middle, where it stops again...I think you can hear...We were both kind of confused. I like it as well because it sounds like two musicians that are trying to guide each other.

Pharoah: I think that's it right there. It came out different. It came out good though.

Sam: You happy?

Pharoah: Yeah, I'm cool with it.

Sam: Okay. Yeah, I think you're playing is beautiful.