Promises LP (Luaka Bop)

In a 2020 interview, saxophonist Pharoah Sanders discussed his unique approach to listening, drawing inspiration from nature and everyday sounds. He collaborated with British producer and composer Sam Shepherd, known as Floating Points, on the album "Promises." This nine-movement piece, featuring the London Symphony Orchestra, offers a mesmerizing journey with moments of serene tranquility and powerful crescendos. Sanders' warm and age-defying saxophone work weaves through the composition, bringing depth and emotion. The album evokes a sense of awakening, with a repeating, twinkling motif at its core.