With contributions from drummer sunny murray, mary parks, don and edward ayler, my name is albert ayler captures the beauty as well as the turmoil of ayler. My name is albert ayler is a documentary that needed to be. Albert ayler my name is albert ayler releases discogs. After listening to revenants massive albert ayler box set, holy ghost. More recently i was gifted by a dear friend a box set truly a beautiful box with all manner of ayler memorabilia inside photos, posters, facsimile articles, petals from his favourite flowers and nine cds of unreleased material. Spiritual unity, for example, was as innovative and compelling as that produced by any artist. Albert ayler, don ayler, gary peakcock dont think about tempo. Kasper collins my name is albert ayler, a fascinating swedish documentary about the black avantgarde saxophonist from cleveland. My name is albert ayler 2006 documentary anyone got a link close. Albert ayler born july, 1936 cleveland, ohio, died november 1970 was an american avantgarde jazz saxophonist, singer and composer, the older brother of donald ayler. My name is albert ayler is a documentary that needed to be made. Kasper collins documentary follows the trail of ayler from his native town of cleveland by way of sweden. My name is albert ayler maysles documentary center. But, then i came across this old favourite, the download album with the weird.
With his documentary my name is albert ayler, swedish filmmaker kasper collin pays unbridled homage to the titular musician, one of the most innovative and electric but leastknown figures in. We havent had any of those weird versions of my name is albert ayler for a while so its good to see theyre still out there. My name is albert ayler by albert ayler on amazon music unlimited. Eric monder, film journal international kaspar collins documentary. So here is the archive, i will be working on this when time allows, feel free to comment and subscribe. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. He died on november 25, 1970 in brooklyn, new york city, new york, usa.
Dec 07, 2007 my name is albert ayler 2005 directed by kasper collin screenings november 8 and 9, 2007 anthology film archives new york city, new york. A documentary by kasper collin the film is a spellbinding look at one of jazz most misunderstood geniuses. More stateside screenings have been announced for kasper collins acclaimed documentary on the life and music of the starcrossed pioneer of free spiritual music. More recently i was gifted by a dear friend a box set truly a beautiful box with all manner of ayler. Tonight you must do what ever you can to see the documentary on experimental jazz saxophonist albert ayler, which screens at northwest film forum at 9 pm. Nov 08, 2007 the first ayler album i acquired was called may name is albert ayler and i played it until the grooves bled. My name is albert ayler 2006 documentary anyone got. Directed by swedish filmmaker kasper collins, the film is a spellbinding look at one of jazz most misunderstood geniuses. Visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. The prophetic free jazz saxophonist albert ayler, who today is seen as one of the most important.
Albert ayler the selfproclaimed picasso of jazz is the subject of this affecting, if rather esoteric documentary. With albert ayler, donald ayler, edward ayler, john coltrane. I first met composer and multiinstrumentalist david amram 25 years ago when we did a late night radio interview at wpfwfm. My name is albert ayler 2005 directed by kasper collin screenings november 8 and 9, 2007 anthology film archives new york city, new york. The musixine international music film contest was celebrated for the first time in september as part of the oulu music video festival in finland and kasper collins my name is albert ayler. I called him morgan is kasper collins second feature film. If youre a fan of music or the documentary as an art form, you can delve into 15 of the best music documentaries currently streaming on netflix, listed below. In 1963 his second release, my name is albert ayler, featured two remarkable pieces of music, a lengthy free improvisation and a version of summertime that brought a new degree of pathos to george. Swedish director kasper collins acclaimed documentary of the starcrossed saxophonist and free jazz pioneer gets its first screenings in the us. Albert ayler was born on july, 1936 in cleveland, ohio, usa. Feb 08, 2007 my name is albert ayler 3 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars. My name is albert ayler is a 2005 swedishamerican documentary film about the american jazz musician albert ayler, written and directed by kasper collin it was produced and edited over a period of seven years 1998 to 2005 and among its participants are donald ayler, edward ayler.
I asked garth if he had any more photos of the ayler brothers, and any more information about their meeting unfortunately he didnt interview them for his book. Team scottany live concert trapped in park slope 320. I guess the tension between the jazz tradition in which ayler was rooted and his desire to break free from any form of convention is what appeals to me so much. Whats new october december 2019 is now in the archives. The prophetic free jazz saxophonist albert ayler, who today is seen as one of the most important innovators. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. My name is albert ayler, an album by albert ayler on spotify. Stream my name is albert ayler by albert ayler and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited.
My name is albert ayler 2007, directed by kasper collin. This was the mantra of freejazz pioneer albert ayler, crazybearded hepcat saxist and the subject of this new documentary. Canadian documentary about patients who are housed on the dedicated forensic psychiatry floors of the brockville mental. Albert ayler my name is albert ayler 1964, vinyl discogs.
My name is albert ayler wins the musixine main award. My name is albert ayler is a 2005 swedishamerican documentary film about the american jazz musician albert ayler, written and directed by kasper collin it was produced and edited over a period of seven years 1998 to 2005 and among its participants are donald ayler, edward ayler, carrie roundtree, ann westerman, sune spangberg, lionel marshall, bengt frippe nordstrom, sunny murray. A documentary on avantgarde saxophonist albert ayler. I knew about his music, of course, his film scores the manchurian candidate, splendor in the grass, pull my daisy and collaborations with leading jazz, classical, folk and world music artists. Albert ayler s short but definitive album bells covers about 20 minutes of music from his legendary town halln. My name is albert ayler by albert ayler on amazon music.
Mar 04, 2008 my name is albert ayler a wellrounded portrait created by a doggedly determined filmmaker and the calm, detached audio of its deceased subject, my name is albert ayler brings a sense of logic. Apr 01, 2020 well, thats because, originally kasper collins my name is albert ayler was on the list, so presumably downbeat got a call from the lawyers and pulled it. Does anyone know of anywhere online to view or download this documentary. My name is albert ayler 2006 kasper collin, albert ayler. Kasper collins documentary portrait of the great saxophonist, who died in 1970, evinces a remarkable sympathy with its subject and his art. With contributions from drummer sunny murray, mary parks, don and edward ayler, my name is albert ayler captures the beauty as well as the turmoil of ayler s short and sordid, controversial but significant life. Thanks to the 300 or so friends, family members and strangers who joined us. My name is albert ayler is the debut album by american free jazz saxophonist albert ayler recorded in copenhagen in 1963 and first released on the dutch. Watch albert ayler thank god for women live 1968 footage. Documentary film my name is albert ayler wednesday, march 16, 2011 7. Jun 07, 2008 albert ayler s fiery sax, now on film in the 1960s, the renegade saxophonist took childrens songs, march melodies and gospel hymns and made them into powerful free improvisations. My name is albert ayler 2006 kasper collin, albert ayler, donald ayler, edward ayler, documentary, music may 4, 2017 the prophetic jazz saxophonist albert ayler, who today is seen as one of the most important innovators in jazz, was obsessed with his radical music and by the thought that people one day would understand it. Crisis music is how ayler s pre1964 recordings are habitually described as.
My name is albert ayler slog the strangers blog the. There is a short segment in the movie of maybe 30 seconds of some insane footage him playing at the fillmore. Aside from the recordings with names like john coltrane and albert ayler, tchicai is also known for his bands, new york contemporary five. I dont know whether this is still the case, but the film was available at the internet archive, to watch or download. Publication date 2006 topics jazz, avant garde, albert ayler, documentary, psychotronic, language english.
This recording suffers from an extremely noticeable disconnect between ayler. My name is albert ayler is a 2005 swedishamerican documentary film about the american jazz musician albert ayler, written and directed by kasper collin. Albert ayler is a fascinating character and certainly worthy of his position in the jazz hierarchy. My name is albert ayler, recorded in copenhagen by the danish radio on january 14th, 1963, beautifully illustrates that tension. Mar 30, 2010 in kasper collins 2005 documentary my name is albert ayler, donald, when interviewed, spends most of his time bitching about the fact that someone is making a film about his brothers life and not his own. Ive also mentioned this several times before that the first name i ever typed into. In kasper collins 2005 documentary my name is albert ayler, donald, when interviewed, spends most of his time bitching about the fact that someone is making a film about his brothers life and not his own.
Don aylers triple lp set, in florence 1981, is available for download on the church. The bbc is not responsible for the content of external websites. Listen to your favorite songs from my name is albert ayler by albert ayler now. Conversations with jazz musicians, new york city, 19641965 by garth caylor, which contained a photo of albert and don ayler, with alberts daughter. Particularly exhilarating is bye bye blackbird, on which ayler plays not tenor but soprano saxophone. Albert ayler s fiery sax, now on film in the 1960s, the renegade saxophonist took childrens songs, march melodies and gospel hymns and made them into powerful free improvisations. Archived my name is albert ayler 2006 documentary anyone got a link has anyone got a working linkstream for the 2006 documentary on albert ayler. But dont let that make you think that ayler hadnt reached maturity yet. Inspired by a few of my favorite songwriters chris martin, keith urban, ben gibbard, john legend who are performing virtually from their homes, last night my wife and i streamed a concert from our brooklyn living room. Feb 10, 2007 my name is albert ayler 79 mins, nc directed by kasper collin. Albert ayler profiled, using interviews with surviving members of his family and musical colleagues, including drummers lionel marshall, sune spangberg, sunny murray, violinist michel sampson, bassists gary peacock and bill folwell plus photographer val wilmer and george wein audio only together with clips from a berlin tv concert.
My name is albert ayler and whos ever in charge of my discography now that ive passed away is going to keep putting the same songs on different albums and try to make money that way. It is not surprising to hear the angst and anguish in their music, considering it was made about five weeks after black nationalist leader malcolm x was assassinated. Jan 19, 2011 a quick word to mention that my name is albert ayler, a superb jazz documentaryone not available on dvdis back, tonight, at 7. Stream albert ayler thank god for women live 1968 footage from my name and watch movie online free in good quality. My name is albert ayler a wellrounded portrait created by a doggedly determined filmmaker and the calm, detached audio of its deceased subject, my name is albert ayler brings a. Feb 16, 2018 visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. The first ayler album i acquired was called may name is albert ayler and i played it until the grooves bled. The series begins monday april 5th with the washington premiere of my name is albert ayler. Swedish director kasper collins acclaimed documentary of the starcrossed saxophonist and free jazz pioneer gets its first. The prophetic free jazz saxophonist albert ayler, who today is seen as one of the most important innovators in jazz, was obsessed with his radical music and by the thought that people one day would understand it. Love the scientist neil degrasse tysons enthusiasm. The last third of ayler s short life he died at 34.
My name is albert ayler 2006 kasper collin, albert ayler, donald ayler, edward ayler, documentary, music may 4, 2017 the prophetic jazz saxophonist albert ayler, who today is seen as. I added background music from albert ayler s album goin home and music is the healing force of the universe. Stream my name is albert ayler 2007 movie online free hd. Complete list of albert ayler music featured in tv shows and movies. Amazon music stream millions of songs amazon advertising find, attract. He directed the documentary my name is albert ayler 2006, which was theatrically released in the uk and us in 2007 and 2008 and was. Out of sight 2014 canadian documentary about patients who are housed on.
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