Album · 1987

A Prayer Before Dawn

Released
1987
Label
Theresa Records
Catalogue no.
TR 127
Tracklist
7 tracks
Length
40:32
Country
US

“A Prayer Before Dawn” is an album by Pharoah Sanders, released in 1987 on Theresa Records. The original release has 7 tracks with a running time of 40:32. The line-up features Pharoah Sanders (tenor saxophone), Alvin Queen (drums (drum set)), Brian McLaughlin (tabla), John Hicks (piano) and Lynn Taussig (other instruments, sarod).

Who played on A Prayer Before Dawn

  • Pharoah Sanders tenor saxophone all tracks
  • Alvin Queen drums (drum set) on 1 track
  • Brian McLaughlin tabla on 1 track
  • John Hicks piano on 1 track
  • Lynn Taussig other instruments, sarod on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. A1 The Light at the Edge of the World — Piero Piccioni 5:00
  2. A2 Dedication to James W. Clark — Pharoah Sanders 5:05
  3. A3 Softy for Shyla — William Henderson 5:17
  4. A4 After the Rain — John Coltrane 6:37
  5. B1 The Greatest Love of All — Michael Masser 8:16
  6. B2 Midnight at Yoshi’s — Pharoah Sanders 5:52
  7. B3 Living Space — John Coltrane 4:25

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Frequently asked questions

Who played on A Prayer Before Dawn?

The line-up of A Prayer Before Dawn includes Pharoah Sanders (tenor saxophone), Alvin Queen (drums (drum set)), Brian McLaughlin (tabla), John Hicks (piano) and Lynn Taussig (other instruments, sarod).

Which label released A Prayer Before Dawn?

A Prayer Before Dawn was released in 1987 on Theresa Records (TR 127).

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