Pharoah Sanders (born Ferrell Lee Sanders) was an American jazz saxophonist globally renowned for his overblowing, harmonic, and multiphonic techniques on the saxophone, as well as his use of “sheets of sound”.
He played an important role in the development of free jazz and spiritual jazz through his work as a member of John Coltrane’s groups in the mid-1960s, and later through his solo work.
He released over thirty albums as a leader and collaborated extensively with vocalist Leon Thomas and pianist Alice Coltrane, among many others.
Pharoah Sanders age
Sanders was born on October 13, 1940 and died on September 24, 2022 at age 81.
Pharoah Sanders height
Sanders was of average height. He was approximately 1.75m tall.
Pharoah Sanders parents
Sanders’ mother worked as a cook in a school cafeteria, and his father worked for the City of Little Rock.
Pharoah Sanders cause of death
A cause of death is yet to be disclosed.
Pharoah Sanders wife
Sanders was married to Shukuru Sanders.
Pharoah Sanders children
Sanders and his wife had a daugher called Naima Sanders.
