Pharoah Sanders

January 10, 2024
Saxophonist

Quick Facts

Pharoah Sanders
Full Name Pharoah Sanders
Occupation Saxophonist
Date Of Birth Oct 13, 1940(1940-10-13)
Age 84
Birthplace Little Rock
Country United States
Birth City Arkansas
Horoscope Libra

Pharoah Sanders Biography

Name Pharoah Sanders
Birthday Oct 13
Birth Year 1940
Place Of Birth Little Rock
Home Town Arkansas
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Libra
Children(s) Naima Sanders

Pharoah Sanders is one of the most popular and richest Saxophonist who was born on October 13, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. Grammy Award-winning free jazz pioneer who is considered one of the greatest tenor saxophonists to ever live. Amiri Baraka supposedly gave him the name Pharaoh.

He was born Farrell Sanders, but Sun Ra gave him the nickname Pharoah, which stuck.

He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Pharoah Sanders Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Saxophonist
House Living in own house.

Pharoah Sanders is one of the richest Saxophonist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Pharoah Sanders 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He performed with Sun Ra, but gained more popularity when he later worked with John Coltrane. He appeared on Ascension, Coltrane’s influential 1965 release.

He has performed internationally and has had a huge following in Japan.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Pharoah Sanders Dating?

According to our records, Pharoah Sanders is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Pharoah Sanders’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Pharoah Ranked on the list of most popular Saxophonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Pharoah Sanders celebrates birthday on October 13 of every year.

What kind of Sax does Pharoah Sanders play?

Pharoah Sanders possesses one of the most distinctive tenor saxophone sounds in jazz. Harmonically rich and heavy with overtones, Sanders’ sound can be as raw and abrasive as it is possible for a saxophonist to produce.

How old is Pharoah Sanders?

81 years (October 13, 1940)

Where do I start Pharoah Sanders?

  • John Coltrane Live in Seattle. …
  • John Coltrane Live At The Village Vanguard Again! …
  • Tauhid. …
  • Where Is Brooklyn? …
  • Ptah, The El Daoud. …
  • Deaf Dumb Blind. …
  • Pharoah Sanders Live… …
  • Africa.

What genre is Pharoah Sanders?

Jazz

Is Pharoah Sanders still alive?

Pharoah Sanders
Genres| Jazz, free jazz, avant-garde jazz, world fusion, ethno-jazz
Occupation(s)| Musician, composer, bandleader
Instruments| Saxophone
Years active| 1964–present

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