Jazz
Albert Ayler
1936–1970. American saxophonist. in the Free Jazz tradition.
Albert Ayler is a foundational figure in free jazz and avant-garde jazz, known for raw, ecstatic, spiritually charged tenor saxophone playing. Works like Spiritual Unity and Bells are landmark recordings. His music blends New Orleans folk melody with extreme sonic freedom.
3 products
EUROPE 1966
ORG MUSIC
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Vinyl
$134.66
Apr 22, 2023
Europe 1966 is a box set consisting of live performances from free jazz visionary Albert Ayler. Each of the 4 LP's highlights some of the most magnificent moments on this European tour, showcasing Ayler and his bandmates at the height of their powers. The release includes performances from Berlin, L�rrach, Stockholm, and Paris, all of which occurred within a two week span. Ayler's masterful band on this tour included his brother Donald on trumpet, Michel Samson on violin, William Folwell on double bass, and Beaver Harris on drums. These performances have been remastered for vinyl by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering. The package also includes a 12 x 24 fold-out insert, featuring liner notes from John Litweller and photos from the tour.
VIBRATIONS
ORG MUSIC
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Vinyl
$32.74
Feb 22, 2019
Vinyl LP pressing. Recorded in Copenhagen in September of 1964, Vibrations is the second album released by American free jazz saxophonist Albert Ayler's quartet featuring Don Cherry, Gary Peacock and Sonny Murray. Originally issued by the Freedom label, it was also released under the alternate title, Ghosts. Previously out of print for decades, Vibrations has now been specially remastered for an audiophile-grade 180-gram vinyl pressing at Pallas in Germany courtesy of ORG Music.
LOVE CRY (VERVE BY REQUEST SERIES)
VERVE
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Vinyl
$33.54
Sep 08, 2023
Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing. 1968's Love Cry mixes Albert Ayler's free jazz with a catchy combination of nursery rhythms and brass band marches, resulting in a peak example of experimental jazz of the period. This was Ayler's last recording with his brother, Donald, who keeps the pace fiery along with the rhythm section of Alan Silva (bass), Milford Graves (drums), and Call Cobbs (harpsichord). The Verve By Request Series features 180-gram vinyl, pressed at Third Man in Detroit.
