Frank Wright
Blues for Albert Ayler
Recorded live in 1977 at Coltrane drummer Rashied Ali’s Studio 77 – Ali’s Alley – upon his triumphant return from an extended European sojourn the previously unreleased date features Wright paying tribute to his mentor Albert Ayler on his birthday with a luminary quartet including Ali, Ornette Coleman Prime Time guitarist James “Blood” Ulmer and bassist Benny Wilson. The Right Reverend Wright at his most Holy Ghost-est!.
Personnel
Frank Wright: Tenor Saxophone, Flute & Vocals
James Blood Ulmer: Guitar
Benny Wilson: Double-Bass
Rashied Ali: Drums
Track Listing
12:49
2.Blues for Albert Ayler Pt. 2
5:10
3.Blues for Albert Ayler Pt. 3
14:37
4.Blues for Albert Ayler Pt. 4
12:12
5.Blues for Albert Ayler Pt. 5
23:57
6.Blues for Albert Ayler Pt. 6
5:47
Press Quotes
"It's pure, nakedly emotional music. "
--Ed Hazell, Jazziz
Media
| PURCHASE OPTIONS | |
| Digital download | Choice of WAVs or MP3s |
| Compact Disk | In digipak with liner notes |