Albert Ayler
Avant-garde jazz, Musical Artist
1936 – 1970
Who was Albert Ayler?
Albert Ayler was an American avant-garde jazz saxophonist, singer and composer.
Ayler began recording music during the free jazz era of the 1960s, but some critics claim that, although his style is undeniably original and unorthodox, it does not adhere to the generally accepted critical understanding of free jazz. In fact, Ayler’s style is difficult to categorize in any way, and while some critics and fans are convinced of his genius, others insist that his attempts at rethinking jazz music were largely unsuccessful. Avant-garde jazz seeks to elicit a reaction from its listeners, and Ayler, maybe more than any other avant-garde musician of his time, evoked incredibly strong and disparate reactions from critics and fans alike. However, the risks Ayler took as a saxophonist and as a composer, whether successful or unsuccessful, have certainly inspired subsequent jazz musicians and continue to stretch both fans’ and critics’ understanding of the limits of jazz music.
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- Born
- Jul 13, 1936
Cleveland - Also known as
- Ayler, Albert
- Siblings
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- John Adams High School
- Died
- Nov 25, 1970
Brooklyn
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on July 23, 2013
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