Browse by Artist: AYLER, ALBERT

Artist:	AYLER, ALBERT
Title:	Spirits Rejoice
Label:	ESP-DISK
Format:	CD
Price:	$13.50
Catalog #:	ESPDISK 1020CD

"Albert Ayler's Spirits Rejoice was recorded at Albury Judson Hall (now Cami Hall) on West 57th Street in New York City, by engineer David Hancock . This recording, which was recorded at 30 IPS, rather than the customary 15 IPS to achieve the highest possible fidelity, captures Ayler's Spirits Rejoice on the afternoon of September 23, 1965. This rare double-saxophone, double-bass septet represents Ayler's largest big band configuration on ESP and is the second of two Ayler studio sessions recorded for the label." The players: Albert Ayler - tenor sax; Donald Ayler - trumpet; Charles Tyler - alto sax; Sunny Murray - drums; Call Cobbs - harpsichord; Henry Grimes - bass; Gary Peacock - bass.

Artist:	AYLER, ALBERT
Title:	Live on the Riviera
Label:	ESP-DISK
Format:	CD
Price:	$13.50
Catalog #:	ESPDISK 4001CD

Previously unreleased Ayler album, on Bernard Stollman's ESP-Disk! Recorded 7/25/70. "Albert Ayler's beautiful 1970 set on his first day at the Maeght Foundation in France. Liners include bass player Steve Tintweiss' comments on the performance. Available commercially for the first time, and recorded during Ayler's final concert series, this release shows Ayler at 'the peak of his creative powers' and is a stunning testament to his genius and addition to his legacy." Albert Ayler (tenor saxophone, soprano, musette, vocal); Allen Blairman (drums); Steve Tintweiss (double bass); Mary Maria (vocal, soprano saxophone).

Artist:	AYLER, ALBERT
Title:	Bells/Prophecy
Label:	ESP-DISK
Format:	CD
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	ESPDISK 4006CD

New version of this release, on Bernard Stollman's revitalized ESP-Disk. "This combined release features two live sets of early Albert Ayler material. 1964's Prophecy, Ayler's earliest recording date for ESP, features the trio that later recorded Spiritual Unity. On this date, the group is in spectacular form. 1965's Bells, finds Ayler in quintet form, backed by his brother Donald, Charles Tyler, Lewis Worrell, and the familiar Sunny Murray. Short and sweet, Bells is a 20-minute powerful, ferocious romp containing excellent group improvisation and Ayler's signature military-themed melodies."

Artist:	AYLER, ALBERT
Title:	Slugs' Saloon
Label:	ESP-DISK
Format:	2CD
Price:	$21.00
Catalog #:	ESPDISK 4025CD

"A live recording of Albert Ayler's May 1, 1966 performance at Slugs Saloon, this two-disc set features fresh takes on old favorites such as 'Ghosts' and 'Bells,' finding the seasoned quintet in stellar form, marching its way through Ayler's distinctive brand of major triad melodic harmony to the greatest heights of individual expression and group improvisation. One of the giants of free jazz, Albert Ayler was also one of the most controversial. His huge tone and wide vibrato were difficult to ignore, and his 1966 group sounded like a runaway New Orleans brass band from 1910. Please note that other recent reissues of this date, by Fruit Tree and Lone Hill, are neither authorized by the Ayler Estate, nor -- in the case of the latter -- musically complete. Digitally remastered."

Artist:	AYLER, ALBERT
Title:	Prophecy
Label:	GET BACK (ITALY)
Format:	LP
Price:	$20.00
Catalog #:	GET 1046

"Recorded live at the Cellar Caf� NYC, June 14th 1964, during the same period in which Ayler recorded the earth-shattering Spiritual Unity with Gary Peacock on bass and Sonny Murray on drums. There are distinct similarities on the two recordings in that Ayler's most famous theme Spirits, Wizard, Ghosts are adapted although the energy & variation within the themes is extraordinary. 'The beauty of his music seemed a triumph of instinct over spirit, a heart-rending cry, exuding all the weakness, contradictions, joy of human being -- a kind of desperate god-seeking which necessarily created it's own techniques. Albert Ayler triggered the awakening of a forgotten sensibility, which for many listeners, became unbearable in its implacable lucidity.' (Bernard Lairet, from the original liner notes). Original artwork. 180 gram HQ vinyl."

Artist:	AYLER, ALBERT
Title:	Holy Ghost
Label:	REVENANT
Format:	9CD BOX
Price:	$100.00
Catalog #:	RVN 213CD

Revenant's most ambitious reissue project yet, back to regular price. "By 1958, Albert Ayler and his horn had made some rounds: from boy prodigy to teenage member of Little Walter's Blues Band, from 'Little Bird' of Cleveland to featured U.S. Army Band soloist. Then he resolutely set out to forget everything he ever learned about how to properly play the sax so he could channel symphonies to God out of his horn. Seeking nothing short of Truth in music, Ayler shortly became THE catalytic force in defining the sound of the tenor in Free Jazz, and was a heavy influence on John Coltrane's later work. Holy Ghost is the first comprehensive attempt to construct a monument in sound to Albert Ayler, including his never-before-heard first and last recordings, book-ending rare and unissued music from every stage of his career. 9 CDs of rare and unissued recordings, 208 page full color hardbound book, new essays by Amiri Baraka, Val Wilmer, and other Ayler scholars, 10th bonus disc with Ayler as a member of the U.S. Army Band, all housed in a lavish 9.5" square by 3" deep Spirit Box cast from a hand-carved wooden original." Seven discs of live music (Hertb Katz Quintet with Ayler, Helsinki, 1962), Albert Ayler Trio (NYC, 1964), Ayler Quartet (Copenhagen, 1964; NYC, 1967), Burton Greene Quintet with Ayler (NYC, 1966), Albert Ayler Quintet (Cleveland, Berlin & Rotterdam, all 1966; Newport, 1967; Saint-Paul-de-Vence, 1970), Pharoah Sanders Ensemble with Ayler (NYC, 1968), Don Ayler Sextet w/ Ayler (NYC, 1969), Albert Ayler solo (NY, 1968). Plus 2 CDs of interviews (1964, 1966, 1970), including a Don Cherry interview from 1971.

Artist:	AYLER, ALBERT
Title:	Nuits de la Fondation Maeght 1970
Label:	WATER
Format:	CD
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	WATER 103CD

"Fantastic CD reissue featuring two classic late Albert Ayler's albums (both originally released on the French Shandar label). Albert Ayler with Mary Maria, Call Cobbs, Steve Tintweiss and Allen Blairman recorded live in France at the Fondation Maeght in St. Paul de Vence (July 25th and 27th, 1970). Stellar live performances capturing his two last gigs ever. Contains new exclusive liner notes by Wire contributor David Keenan. Digitally remastered."

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