“Few heard Pharoah then and we are very lucky to hear it now, in all its glorious imperfection.”

“For most Sanders fans, Pharoah remains a masterpiece, and as such, it finally gets the respect it deserves.”

“That’s what Harvest Time sounds like, too: an ethereal masterpiece, created when its maker was ready, spontaneously, and intuitively.”

“With no drums, there is coolness to the track that makes it feel fresh and modern.”

“Pharoah isn’t Sanders’ best record, but it’s reasonably widely loved for a meditative quality that contrasts with his more ferocious better-known work.”

“Regardless of how it was or is perceived, Pharoah is extraordinary both as a product of its time and as a part of Sanders’ catalog.”

“When Pharoah Sanders starts playing his sax, there is a sweet sense of air and room, and the rich breathiness of his horn coming through.”