My name is albert ayler is a 2005 swedishamerican documentary film about the american jazz musician albert ayler, written and directed by kasper collin. 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 quick word to mention that my name is albert ayler, a superb jazz documentaryone not available on dvdis back, tonight, at 7. My name is albert ayler maysles documentary center. July 17th, 2006 not yet rated 1 hr 19 min plot summary. Watch now for free featured browse more titles movies. To all the worshippers in the church of albert ayler, the holy rollers and the bugeyed acolytes. My name is albert ayler takes its title from aylers 1963 debut album of the same name, and showcases much of the saxophone players evolving style and influence. My name is albert ayler is not available now add this movie to your queue to receive more information about my name is albert ayler and we will let you know when it becomes available. An unintentional kasper collin double bill, only just after finishing his my name is morgan was i able to finally come across this via. This is frighteningly clear listening to the highly intense musical yin and yang that was present february 24, 1964, when the tracks for goin home and witches and devils were recorded. Oct 18, 2011 impulse records does an admirable if overly modest job of reintroducing two of albert aylers late period albums on the twofer love crythe last album. Morgans clearly the better film in research and in filmmaking but my name is albert ayler does resonate on a much deeper level to me if only because my heart just hurts for him, one of my jazz heroes among davis, coltrane and monk.
Kasper collins my name is albert ayler, a fascinating swedish documentary about. The swedish filmmaker kasper collin was so inspired by ayler s music and life that he produced a documentary, my name is albert ayler, which includes interviews with espdisk founder bernard stollman, along with interviews with ayler s family, girlfriends and bandmates. My name is albert ayler 2006 directed by kasper collin. Complete list of albert ayler music featured in tv shows and movies.
My name is albert ayler, an album by albert ayler on spotify. My name is albert ayler by albert ayler on amazon music unlimited. 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. Feb 10, 2007 my name is albert ayler 79 mins, nc directed by kasper collin. 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. My name is albert ayler theatrical release movie waiting. Ayler albert ayler interview with kiyoshi koyama for swing journal recorded july 25th, 1970. Impulse records does an admirable if overly modest job of reintroducing two of albert aylers late period albums on the twofer love crythe last album. The ohioborn tenor saxophonist albert ayler probably would have gotten a kick out of kasper collins documentary about his life, my name is albert ayler, which opens today at the. This film is very rarely shown and movingly depicts events in the musicians life such as john coltranes funeral, at which ayler performed. There is a short segment in the movie of maybe 30 seconds of some insane footage him playing at the fillmore east with members of ten years after or some the band. I dont know whether this is still the case, but the film was available at the internet archive, to watch or download.
Since his death and with the advent of the cd and downloads, the situation has become even more confused. The prophetic free jazz saxophonist albert ayler, who today is seen as one of the most importent innovators in jazz, was obsessed with his radical music. Even the records released during his lifetime often appeared under different titles as the rights to the material drifted round the world. The ohioborn tenor saxophonist albert ayler probably would have gotten a kick out of kasper collins documentary about his life. 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. One of my main reasons for constructing this site was to make some sense of albert aylers discography. John fordham on the jazz musician whose sound was like singing from a black hole. Nov 08, 2007 the ohioborn tenor saxophonist albert ayler probably would have gotten a kick out of kasper collins documentary about his life, my name is albert ayler, which opens today at the.
The swedish filmmaker kasper collin was so inspired by aylers music and life that he produced a documentary, my name is albert ayler, which includes interviews with espdisk founder bernard stollman, along with interviews with aylers family, girlfriends and bandmates. 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 debut label. My name is albert ayler, recorded in copenhagen by the danish radio on january 14th, 1963, beautifully illustrates that tension. 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. My name is albert ayler theatrical release movie waiting to. 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. 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. Check out my name is albert ayler by albert ayler on amazon music.
Albert ayler my name is albert ayler releases discogs. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. Espdisk esp 4006 albert ayler bellsprophecy inrespect g ir 39 501 albert ayler albert smiles with sunny revenant rvn 2 albert ayler holy ghost rare and unissued recordings 196270 espdisk esp 4076 albert ayler bellsprophecy expanded edition. My name is albert ayler article by jack goldmolina, published on february 1, 2006 at all about jazz. The bbc is not responsible for the content of external websites. Kasper collins my name is albert ayler, a fascinating swedish documentary about the black avantgarde saxophonist from cleveland. Albert aylers 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. On november 25, 1970, his body was found floating in the east river, at the foot of congress street pier, in brooklyn.
Its also the title of a recent swedish documentary on the firebrand saxophonist. My name is albert ayler 2006 kasper collin, albert ayler. Albert ayler holy ghost rare and unissued recordings 196270 released. 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. 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. 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.
Swedish director kasper collins acclaimed documentary of the starcrossed saxophonist and free jazz pioneer gets its first screenings in the us. The first ayler album i acquired was called may name is albert ayler and i played it until the grooves bled. He left town to fast but left behind the goods for all us mortals. Albert ayler was confronted with a spiritual anxiety that both plagued and comforted him throughout his life. 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. 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 theatrical release movie waiting to be released on dvd movie video at cd universe, a documentary on avantgarde saxophonist albert ayler. Aylers 1963 debut album is titled my name is albert ayler. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Stream albert ayler thank god for women live 1968 footage from my name and watch movie online free in good quality. Directed by swedish filmmaker kasper collins, the film is a spellbinding look at one of jazz most misunderstood geniuses. Listen to your favorite songs from my name is albert ayler by albert ayler now.
Nov 08, 2007 the first ayler album i acquired was called may name is albert ayler and i played it until the grooves bled. 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. My name is albert ayler 2005 directed by kasper collin screenings november 8 and 9, 2007. My name is albert ayler 79 mins, nc directed by kasper collin. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. This film chronicles the life and times of albert ayler, the jazz saxophonist who influenced avant garde jazz taking it. Watch albert ayler thank god for women live 1968 footage. My name is albert ayler by albert ayler on amazon music. My name is albert ayler is a documentary that needed to be made. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing my name is albert ayler near you. 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. Stream my name is albert ayler 2007 movie online free hd. By 1958, albert ayler and his horn had made some rounds.
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 2007, directed by kasper collin. Alberts version will be your new point of reference. It was produced and edited over a period of seven years 1998 to 2005.
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