Pharoah Sanders – Izipho Zam (My Gifts) – Vinyl LP

Gatefold Sleeve, Deluxe Edition

Pharoah Sanders’ Izipho Zam (My Gifts) is a groundbreaking jazz masterpiece. This special reissue for Record Store Day 2025 has been pressed at Record Technology Inc. (RTI) and mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio, the vinyl edition comes in high-quality, glossy tip-on gatefold jackets. It also includes new liner notes by Harmony Holiday and never-before-seen photos, making this release a must-have for jazz enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Recorded in 1969, two years after John Coltrane’s passing, and released in 1973 on Strata-East, the album features a 13-member ensemble, including Sonny Sharrock, Lonnie Liston Smith, Cecil McBee, and Leon Thomas. Blending Eastern influences with expansive jazz, Sanders’ genius is highlighted with “Prince of Peace,” showcasing Thomas’ unique vocals, and the 28-minute title track, offering an exploration of dissonance and harmony with West African percussion and meditative chants.

1-LP 180-gram black vinyl in tip-on gatefold jacket.

Side A
1 Prince of Peace
2 Balance

Side B
1 Izipho Zam