Santana are an American Latin-rock jam band from San Francisco, formed in 1966 by guitarist Carlos Santana. Their self-titled debut, released after a breakout appearance at Woodstock, fused sustained electric solos with syncopated hand percussion and thick organ layers by Gregg Rolie. Abraxas (1970) added expanded textures, drawing from Afro-Cuban rhythms and modal frameworks. The […]
Pharoah Sanders (1940–2022) was an American jazz saxophonist who cut eleven albums between 1967 and 1974 on Impulse!, including the popular 1969 release Karma, recorded with singer–percussionist Leon Thomas and pianist Lonnie Liston Smith. In 1980, Sanders reemerged with Journey to the One, his first of six albums on the jazz-specialty label Theresa. Background He […]
Karma is the third headlining album by American spiritual jazz saxist Pharoah Sanders, released in 1969 on Impulse! Tracklist: A. “The Creator Has a Master Plan” (19:20) B1. “The Creator Has a Master Plan (continued)” (13:36) B2. “Colors” (5:37) Credits: Pharoah Sanders — tenor saxophone, composer Leon Thomas — percussion, vocals, composer Julius Watkins — French […]
Leon Thomas — aka Amos Leon Thomas Jr (Oct. 4, 1937 — May 8, 1999) — was an American jazz-funk/blues vocalist from East Saint-Louis, Ill. Discography: Spirits Known and Unknown (1969) The Leon Thomas Album (1970) Gold Sunrise on Magic Mountain (live, 1971) Leon Thomas In Berlin With Oliver Nelson (live, 1971) Blues and the […]
