Over the Rainbow | ||||
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Studio album by New York Unit | ||||
Released | 1993 | |||
Recorded | June 15, 1992 | |||
Studio | Sear Sound, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 58:30 | |||
Label | Paddle Wheel KICJ 136 | |||
Producer | New York Unit, Noichi Nakao | |||
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Naima Cover | ||||
Over the Rainbow is an album by New York Unit,consisting of tenor saxophonist Pharoah Sanders,pianist John Hicks,bassist Richard Davis,and drummer Tatsuya Nakamura which was recorded in 1992 and initially released in Japan. [1] [2] It was also released with the title Naima on Evidence in 1995.
The album was recorded at Sear Sound in New York City,on June 15,1992. [3] The material is standards,with the addition of the John Coltrane composition "Naima". [4]
Over the Rainbow was released by Paddle Wheel Records in Japan. [3] It was also released by Evidence under the title Naima. [3]
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [5] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [6] |
The AllMusic review by Al Campbell stated:"This is simply a beautiful,laid-back,straight-ahead jazz date". [5] The reviewer for The Skanner commented:"Sanders,a Coltrane protege,is enjoying a rebirth of popularity which is richly deserved. He is playing wonderfully well with evidence of a Coltrane influence but with his own sound." [7] The authors of The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings wrote:"Recommended,provided you've banished any expectation of saxophone excess." [6]
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Rejoice is a double album led by saxophonist Pharoah Sanders,recorded in 1981 and released on the Theresa label.
Pharoah Sanders Live... is a live album by American saxophonist and composer Pharoah Sanders released on the Theresa label.
Heart is a Melody is a live album led by saxophonist Pharoah Sanders recorded in 1982 and released on the Theresa label.
Shukuru is an album led by saxophonist Pharoah Sanders recorded in 1981 and released on the Theresa label in 1985.
Africa is an album led by saxophonist Pharoah Sanders recorded in 1987 and released on the Dutch Timeless label.
A Prayer Before Dawn is an album led by saxophonist Pharoah Sanders recorded in 1987 and released on the Theresa label that year.
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Oleo is an album by New York Unit,consisting of tenor saxophonist George Adams,pianist John Hicks,bassist Richard Davis,and drummer Tatsuya Nakamura. It was recorded in 1989.
Blue Bossa is an album by New York Unit,consisting of tenor saxophonist George Adams,pianist John Hicks,bassist Richard Davis,and drummer Tatsuya Nakamura which was recorded in 1990 and released in Japan.
St. Thomas:Tribute to Great Tenors is an album by New York Unit,consisting of pianist John Hicks,bassist Richard Davis,and drummer Tatsuya Nakamura. It was recorded in 1991.
Now's the Time is an album by New York Unit,consisting of trumpeter Hannibal Marvin Peterson,pianist John Hicks,bassist Richard Davis,and drummer Tatsuya Nakamura. It was recorded in 1992.
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Crescent with Love is an album by saxophonist Pharoah Sanders. It was recorded in October 1992 at Sear Sound Studio in New York City,and was released by Venus Records in 1993. On the album,Sanders is joined by pianist William Henderson,bassist Charles Fambrough,and drummer Sherman Ferguson.
Life is a live album by double bassist Art Davis. His second release as a leader,it was recorded on October 5,1985,in New York City,and was issued in 1986 on CD and vinyl by Soul Note. On the album,Davis is joined by saxophonist Pharoah Sanders,pianist John Hicks,and drummer Idris Muhammad.