Izipho Zam (My Gifts)

Izipho Zam (My Gifts) is the third album led by American saxophonist Pharoah Sanders.

[2] Marcus J. Moore, writing for the New York Times, included the album in his list of "15 Essential Black Liberation Jazz Tracks" and wrote that the title track is "a sprawling 28-minute collage of West African percussion, meditative chants and Mr. Sanders's screeching saxophone.

Around the 15-minute mark, the arrangement settles into a hypnotic drum break that still sounds incredibly fresh and modern, 47 years after its release.

"[4] Mark Jones of UK Vibe wrote that Izipho Zam "brings together a stellar group of musicians" for "a sonic exploration featuring three compositions by Pharoah Sanders spread over 50 minutes with a free-flowing avant-garde perspective," and called the album "a tour de force... which epitomises the ensemble's collective spirit and understanding for the overall message that Pharaoh Sanders was wishing to convey.

"[6] Andy Thomas, writing for the Red Bull Music Academy, included the album in his article "A Guide to Strata-East", declaring that "The spiritual intensity of Izipho Zam almost lifts you off your feet," and calling the title track "one of Sanders' deepest journeys to the east".