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Albert Ayler performing under a geodesic dome on July 25, 1970. Revelations contains the full recordings from the saxophonist's two-night stint at Fondation Maeght outside Nice, France. Philippe Gras/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Albert Ayler made sublime music. The world was not ready

April 29, 2022 • At his last recorded concerts, the avant-garde outlaw's seemingly disparate sound worlds came together.

Music Interviews

Albert Ayler's Fiery Sax, Now on Film

June 7, 2008 • In the 1960s, the renegade saxophonist took children's songs, march melodies and gospel hymns and made them into powerful free improvisations. Now, he's being embraced by a generation of rock fans — and explored in a recent documentary.

Albert Ayler's Fiery Sax, Now on Film

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Jazz Critic Kevin Whitehead: Best of 2004

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December 23, 2004 • Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead gives the lowdown on new jazz releases that are perfect for the music lover on your last-minute shopping list. He says that this year, there is something for every budget, from affordable classics to handsome box sets.

Jazz Critic Kevin Whitehead: Best of 2004

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Albert Ayler: Testifying The Breaking Point

Albert Ayler's fiery saxophone influenced the late period compositions of John Coltrane. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images hide caption

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Albert Ayler: Testifying The Breaking Point

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May 8, 2001 • No one in jazz was as far out and far in as tenor saxophonist Albert Ayler. Far out in terms of how he improvised. Far in, in terms of the songs he wrote to improvise on.

Albert Ayler: Testifying The Breaking Point

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