Albert Ayler -Europe 1966 (rsd 2023) - LP Grooves.land/Playthek

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1.1 Berlin, November 3, 1966

1.2 A01_Truth Is Marching in 7:25

1.3 A02_Omega (Is the Alpha) 3:36

1.4 B01_Our Prayer - Truth Is Marching in 5:06

1.5 B02_Ghosts - Bells 11:29

1.6 Lörrach/Germany on November 7, 1966

1.7 C01_Bells 13:28

1.8 C02_Prophet 7:06

1.9 D01_Our Prayer - Spirits Rejoice 6:22

1.10 D02_Ghosts 3:26

1.11 D03_Truth Is Marching in 11:15

1.12 Stockholm, November 10, 1966

1.13 E01_Truth Is Marching in 9:15

1.14 E02_Omega (Is the Alpha) 10:36

1.15 F01_Our Prayer - Bells 7:51

1.16 F02_Infinite Spirit - Japan 3:53

1.17 Paris Jazz Festival on November 13, 1966

1.18 G01_Ghosts 7:43

1.19 H01_Spiritual Rebirth - Light in Darkness - Infinite Spirit 11:00

1.20 H02_All - Our Prayer - Holy Family 4:45

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Europe 1966 is a box set consisting of live performances from free jazz visionary Albert Ayler. Each of the 4 LP's highlights some of the most magnificent moments on this European tour, showcasing Ayler and his bandmates at the height of their powers. The release includes performances from Berlin, Lörrach, Stockholm, and Paris, all of which occurred within a two week span. Ayler's masterful band on this tour included his brother Donald on trumpet, Michel Samson on violin, William Folwell on double bass, and Beaver Harris on drums. These performances have been remastered for vinyl by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering. The package also includes a 12 x 24 fold-out insert, featuring liner notes from John Litweller and photos from the tour.

Record Store Day 2023 release, limited to 2000 copies. Mastered by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering, pressed at Pallas Group in Germany. Includes gatefold insert with liner notes LP 1; Recorded November 3, 1966, in Berlin LP2: Recorded November 7, 1966, in Lorrach LP3: Recorded November 10, 1966, in Stockholm LP4: Recorded November 13, 1966, in Paris

"Europe 1966" is a remarkable LP by the legendary jazz saxophonist Albert Ayler, released by Org Music. This album captures Ayler at the height of his creative powers during his European tour in 1966, showcasing live performances that are both raw and transcendent. The recording features Ayler?s signature avant-garde style?intense improvisation, spiritual energy, and emotional depth?that revolutionized free jazz. Listeners will experience powerful renditions of classics like "Truth Is Marching In," with support from an outstanding ensemble including Donald Ayler on trumpet and Michel Samson on violin. Org Music is renowned for its dedication to high-quality vinyl releases and preserving historic recordings; their meticulous remastering ensures this essential document sounds as vibrant today as it did decades ago. Albert Ayler remains one of the most influential figures in modern jazz, celebrated for groundbreaking albums such as "Spiritual Unity" and "Love Cry." His fearless approach continues to inspire musicians worldwide.

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711574885411

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