Albert Ayler
Albert Ayler (/ˈaɪlər/; July 13, 1936 – November 25, 1970) was an American avant-garde jazz saxophonist, singer and composer.[1]
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.jpg) Albert Ayler in 1967–68 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | July 13, 1936 Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Died | November 25, 1970 (aged 34) New York City |
| Genres | Jazz, free jazz, avant-garde jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Saxophonist, bandleader, composer |
| Instruments | Tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, bagpipes |
| Years active | 1952–1970 |
| Labels | Bird Notes, ESP-Disk, Impulse!, Ayler |
| Associated acts | Gary Peacock, Don Cherry, Sunny Murray, Roswell Rudd, Alan Silva, Donald Ayler, Henry Vestine, John Coltrane |
His trio and quartet records of 1964, such as Spiritual Unity and The Hilversum Session were one of his best known works.[2]
Ayler disappeared on November 5, 1970, and he was found dead in New York City's East River on November 25. His death was ruled a suicide.[3] There were rumors that the mafia killed him.[4]
References
- ↑ Cook, Richard (2005). Richard Cook's Jazz Encyclopedia. London: Penguin Books. pp. 25–26. ISBN 0-141-00646-3.
- ↑ Wilmer, Val (1977). As Serious as Your Life. Quartet. pp. 95–96. ISBN 0-7043-3164-0.
- ↑ Mandel, Howard (June 7, 2008). "Albert Ayler's Fiery Sax, Now on Film". NPR. Retrieved August 30, 2009.
- ↑ "Biography". Ayler.co.uk. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
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