Wonderful selection of (mostly) gospel tunes from saxophone firebrand Albert Ayler. In stark contrast to much of Ayler's output, although religious/spiritual themes can be found everywhere in his music. This is perhaps the most tame we will hear Ayler, joined by Call Cobbs Jr. on piano, Henry Grimes on bass and Sunny Murray on drums. The improvisational sensitivity of these musicians is not sacrificed despite the straight-ahead format, and the unchained emotional-energetic output of Ayler's usual playing seems to be wrestled under control like a hand grenade in a pressure cooker. Recorded for Debut in 1964 and reissued in this 1994 CD edition by Black Lion.
Performers: Albert Ayler (t-sx), Call Cobbs Jr. (pi), Henry Grimes (bs), Sunny Murray (dr)
1. Goin' Home
2. Ol' Man River
3. Down By The Riverside
4. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
5. Deep River
6. When The Saints Go Marchin' In
7. Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen
8. Ol' Man River
9. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
10. Down By The Riverside
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