Pharoah Sanders
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Summary
Pharoah Sanders was born on October 13, 1940[1], in Little Rock[2]. He died on September 24, 2022[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a jazz saxophonist[5], recording artist[6], saxophonist[7], jazz musician[8], and singer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,729 views/month, #6,704 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[12]
- Occupation: composer[13], musician[14]
- Educated at: North Little Rock High School[15]
- Award received: NEA Jazz Masters[16]
- Member of: Pharoah Sanders Quartet[17]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: jazz[20], free jazz[21]
- Record label: Arista Records[22], Capitol Records[23], ESP-Disk[24]
- Discography: Pharoah Sanders discography[25]
- Commons category: Pharoah Sanders[26]
- Family name: Sanders[27]
- Official website: http://pharoahsandersjazz.com/[28]
- Instrument: tenor saxophone[29]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Name in native language: Pharoah Sanders[32]
- Start of work period: 1964[33]
- End of work period: 2022[34]
Why It Matters
Pharoah Sanders has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
He has been cited as an influence by Nicolas Jaar[37], a musician[38], b. 1990[39], of United States[40].
FAQs
Where was Pharoah Sanders born?
Pharoah Sanders's place of birth was Little Rock[2].
Where did Pharoah Sanders die?
Pharoah Sanders died in Los Angeles[4].
What did Pharoah Sanders do for work?
Pharoah Sanders worked as a jazz saxophonist[5], recording artist[6], saxophonist[7], jazz musician[8], and singer[9].
Where did Pharoah Sanders go to school?
Pharoah Sanders was educated at North Little Rock High School[15].
What awards did Pharoah Sanders receive?
Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[16].
Who did Pharoah Sanders influence?
Pharoah Sanders has been cited as an influence by Nicolas Jaar[37].