Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Astral TravelingBass, Cymbal [Finger], Percussion – Cecil McBeePiano, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Claves, Percussion, Written-by – Lonnie Liston SmithSaxophone [Soprano, Tenor], Bells, Percussion – Pharoah SandersViolin, Percussion – Michael White |
5:47 |
| 2 | Red, Black & GreenBass, Cymbal [Finger], Percussion – Cecil McBeePiano, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Claves, Percussion – Lonnie Liston SmithSaxophone [Soprano, Tenor], Bells, Percussion, Written-by – Pharoah SandersViolin, Percussion – Michael White |
8:55 |
| 3 | ThembiBass, Percussion, Cymbal [Finger] – Cecil McBeeCymbal [Ring] – James JordanPiano, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Claves, Percussion – Lonnie Liston SmithSaxophone [Soprano, Tenor], Bells, Percussion, Written-by – Pharoah SandersViolin, Percussion – Michael White |
7:02 |
| 4 | LoveBass, Written-By – Cecil McBee |
5:11 |
| 5 | Morning PrayerBass, Effects [Bird Effects] – Cecil McBeeDrums – Roy HaynesFlute [Alto], Koto, Saxophone [Tenor], Bells [Brass Bell], Marimba [Bailophone], Horn [Cow Horn], Maracas, Flute [Fifes] – Pharoah SandersPercussion [African] – Anthony Wiles, Chief Bey, Majid Shabazz, Nat BettisPiano, Cymbal [Ring], Marimba [Bailophone], Voice [Shouts] – Lonnie Liston SmithWritten-By – Lonnie Liston Smith, Pharoah Sanders |
9:11 |
| 6 | Bailophone DanceBass, Effects [Bird Effects] – Cecil McBeeDrums – Roy HaynesFlute [Alto], Koto, Saxophone [Tenor], Bells [Brass Bell], Marimba [Bailophone], Horn [Cow Horn], Maracas, Flute [Fifes], Written-by – Pharoah SandersPercussion [African] – Anthony Wiles, Chief Bey, Majid Shabazz, Nat BettisPiano, Cymbal [Ring], Marimba [Bailophone], Voice [Shouts] – Lonnie Liston Smith |
5:43 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Universal Music K.K.
Credits
- Engineer – Bill Szymczyk
- Engineer [Assisted By] – Lillian Douma, Tom Flye
- Photography By, Design – Philip Melnick
- Producer – Bill Szymczyk, Ed Michel
Notes
Originally released in 1971.Tracks 1 to 3 recorded 25 November, 1970 at The Record Plant, L.A.
Tracks 4 to 6 recorded 12 January 1971 at The Record Plant, NYC.
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS-9206 | Pharoah Sanders | Thembi (LP, Album, Gat) | Impulse!, ABC Records | AS-9206 | US | 1971 |
| IMP 12532 | Pharoah Sanders | Thembi (CD, Album, RE, RM, Dig) | Impulse! | IMP 12532 | Europe | 1998 |
| AS-9206 | Pharoah Sanders | Thembi (LP, Album, Gat) | Impulse!, ABC Records | AS-9206 | US | 1971 |
| 5027-9206 | Pharoah Sanders | Thembi (Cass, Album) | Impulse! | 5027-9206 | US | 1971 |
| M 89206 | Pharoah Sanders | Thembi (8-Trk, Album) | Impulse! | M 89206 | US | 1971 |
