The mystery of Albert Ayler’s musical legacy – as much as that of his still-unexplained death in 1970 – remains today, more than 54 years after these explosive, enigmatic studio recordings were made in early and late 1964, a source of conjecture and controversy. Primarily because his stunningly powerful projection, unorthodox technique, and unique vision resisted the typical methods of description and analysis, critics and scholars have sought to illuminate or, on the other hand, discredit Ayler’s extraordinarily original creations largely through speculation and metaphor. (Art Lange) - Line Up #1-4 Recorded February 24, 1964 in New York: Albert Ayler - tenor saxophone Norman Howard - trumpet Henry Grimes - double bass, tracks 1, 2, 4 Earle Henderson - double bass, tracks 1, 3 Sunny Murray - drums - Line Up #5-10 Recorded September 14, 1964 in New York: Albert Ayler - tenor- & alto saxophones Don Cherry - trumpet Gary Peacock - double bass Sunny Murray - drums

Program

1. Spirits 06:33 2. Prophecy 06:11 3. Holy, Holy 11:09 4. Witches And Devils 12:05 5. Ghosts 07:58 6. Mothers 07:05 7. Vibrations 04:56 8. Holy Spirit 08:29 9. Ghosts 02:06 10. Children 06:52