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Pharoah Sanders, giant of spirit-driven jazz, dies at 81

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Pharoah Sanders, giant of spirit-driven jazz, dies at 81

September 24, 2022 • Sanders, revered as one of the avant-garde's greatest tenor saxophonists, was a member of John Coltrane's final quartet. His expressive playing laid a path for generations of musicians.

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