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Albert Ayler

In Greenwich Village [ Vinyl / 12" Album (Gatefold Cover) ]

In Greenwich Village

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Format: Vinyl / 12" Album (Gatefold Cover)

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  • Released Date: 16 Jun 2023

  • Genre: Jazz

Our Take

The year is 1967, Greenwich Village is alive with the sounds of revolution and experimentation. And at the center of it all is the enigmatic saxophonist Albert Ayler, bringing his avant-garde jazz stylings to the forefront with his latest release.

Ayler's album In Greenwich Village is a tour de force of musical innovation, blending elements of free jazz, spiritual music, and traditional blues to create a sonic landscape unlike anything else in the scene. From the moment the first notes of "Ghosts" hit your ears, you know you're in for a wild ride.

Ayler's saxophone is a force of nature, soaring and wailing like a spiritual preacher on the verge of transcendence. The rest of the band, including the brilliant trumpet player Don Cherry, follows suit with their own brand of frenetic energy.

Tracks like "Vibrations" and "Spirits" showcase Ayler's ability to create a sense of otherworldly mysticism through his music, while still grounding it in the gritty reality of the Village streets. It's a delicate balance that Ayler navigates with ease, creating a truly unique listening experience.

In Greenwich Village is not just an album, it's a statement. Ayler is pushing the boundaries of what jazz can be, challenging listeners to open their minds and embrace the chaos. So take a trip to Greenwich Village with Albert Ayler, and prepare to have your mind blown.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. For John Coltrane
2. Change Has Come
3. Truth Is Marching In
4. Our Prayer

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Albert Ayler

Ah, Albert Ayler – the man, the myth, the legend. This avant-garde saxophonist was a force to be reckoned with in the 1960s, pushing the boundaries of jazz like no one else before him. With his frenetic playing style and freeform improvisations, Ayler was the sonic equivalent of a hurricane – wild, unpredictable, and utterly mesmerizing. Born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1936, Ayler cut his teeth playing in R&B bands before making the switch to free jazz in the early 1960s. It was here that he truly found his voice, unleashing a torrent of blistering solos and guttural screams that set him apart from his peers. His 1964 album "Spiritual Unity" is a masterpiece of the genre, a cacophonous whirlwind of sound that still sounds fresh and vital over half a century later. But Ayler's music was not just about technical prowess – it was about emotion, about spirituality, about transcending the confines of traditional jazz. His compositions were steeped in the blues and gospel traditions, with echoes of John Coltrane and Ornette Coleman reverberating throughout. To listen to an Albert Ayler record is to take a journey into the unknown, to be swept up in a whirlwind of sound that is at once exhilarating and terrifying. Sadly, Ayler's life was cut tragically short in 1970, when he was found dead in New York's East River at the age of just 34. But his legacy lives on, inspiring countless musicians to push the boundaries of their art and challenge the status quo. So here's to you, Albert Ayler – may your spirit continue to soar, forever restless, forever free.

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