Pharaoh Sanders developed a distinctive saxophone approach using overblown tones and multiphonics that became central to his work with John Coltrane's late groups and his own recordings like "Karma," which helped define the spiritual jazz movement of the 1970s. His technique and musical philosophy, rooted in African cosmology and improvisation as spiritual practice, influenced decades of musicians exploring similar terrain. Sanders' later collaborations, including his work with Floating Points, demonstrated the enduring relevance of his musical vision, bridging different generations of artists while maintaining his commitment to music as both artistic expression and transformative experience.