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Albert Ayler

Revelations [ CD / Box Set ]

Revelations

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  • Released Date: 06 May 2022

  • Genre: Jazz

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ALBERT AYLER - Revelations

Albert Ayler's "Revelations" is a mind-bending journey through free jazz that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about music. Recorded at the iconic Ortf 1970 Fondation Maeght, this album captures Ayler's avant-garde spirit in all its glory.

From the moment the first note hits your ears, you'll be taken on a rollercoaster ride of cacophonous chaos and beautiful discord. Ayler's saxophone shimmers and wails with a ferocity that is both exhilarating and terrifying.

The Complete Ortf 1970 Fondation Maeght Recordings offer a rare glimpse into Ayler's creative process, with extended improvisations and unconventional song structures that will challenge even the most seasoned jazz listener. This isn't background music – it demands your full attention.

But don't let that deter you. Dive headfirst into the madness and you'll be rewarded with moments of pure brilliance. The interplay between Ayler's saxophone and the rest of the ensemble is nothing short of magical, creating a sonic tapestry that is both chaotic and harmonious.

In conclusion, "Revelations" is not for the faint of heart. But if you're willing to take the journey, you'll be rewarded with a musical experience unlike any other. Albert Ayler may be gone, but his music lives on in all its glorious, chaotic beauty.

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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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