Pharoah Sanders - Heart is a melody (1982/1993)

Review by Scott Yanow
This Evidence CD is a reissue of a Theresa LP, adding two songs ("Naima" and "Rise 'n' Shine") to the original program. Pharoah Sanders is heard at his best on a 22-minute version of "Olé," where the tenor really gets a chance to stretch out. His "vocal" on "Goin' to Africa" is spirited, but otherwise most of his solos are very much in the tradition of John Coltrane. There are some fiery moments but few surprises on this date chiefly recommended to Sanders fans.

Paul Arslanian - bells, whistle (track 4)
Andy Bey - vocals (on #3)
Flame Braithwaite - vocals (on #3)
Cort Cheek - vocals (on #3)
Janie Cook - vocals (on #3)
William Fischer - vocal arranger and director (track 3)
Mira Hadar - vocals (on #3)
John Heard - bass
William Henderson - piano
Deborah McGriff - vocals (on #3)
Idris Muhammad - drums
Jes Muir - vocals (on #3)
Pharoah Sanders - tenor saxophone, vocals
Kris Wyn - vocals (on #3)