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Albert Ayler

Albert Ayler was a towering figure within the world of jazz and his unorthodox avant-garde style has inspired generations of players who wish to explore music without conventional constraints. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1936 and was introduced to the saxophone by his father Edward, a semi-professional musician. Ayler Sr. and his son would entertain the local church community with their alto sax duets and this exposure to the church had a great influence on Albert who often referenced spirituality in his later playing. During his twenties Ayler matured as a player and th...