.jpg) Image by Photographer uncredited, but the photo was almost certainly taken by Chuck Stewart (1927–2017), who is credited with the photography on Love Cry and most of the photography for the rest of Ayler's ABC/Impulse! releases. Published by ABC/Impulse! Records., via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Albert AylerAlbert Ayler Albert Ayler American jazz saxophonist (1936-1970) Albert Ayler (/ˈaɪlər/; July 13, 1936 – November 25, 1970) was an American avant-garde jazz saxophonist and composer.[1] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Albert Ayler Ayler c. 1967–68 Background information Born (1936-07-13)July 13, 1936 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. Died November 25, 1970(1970-11-25) (aged 34) New York City Genres Avant-garde jazz, free jazz Occupation(s) Saxophonist, bandleader, composer Instrument(s) Tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, bagpipes Years active 1952–1970 Labels Bird Notes, ESP-Disk, Impulse!, Ayler Close After early experience playing rhythm and blues and bebop, Ayler began recording music during the free jazz era of the 1960s. However, some critics argue that while Ayler's style is undeniably original and unorthodox, it does not adhere… (Source: Wikipedia)
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