Albert Ayler Quotes

United States, Singer
July 13, 1936 – November, 25, 1970.

Albert Ayler was an American avant-garde jazz saxophonist, singer and composer. After early experience playing R&B and bebop, Ayler began recording music during the free jazz era of the 1960s.

Also known as Saxophonist, Composer

I think I'll give them another chance. Americans deserve another chance with my music.

Albert Ayler
- Music
- Chance
- Deserve
Trane was the father. Pharoah was the son. I was the holy ghost.

Albert Ayler
- Father
- Son
- Holy Ghost

If people don't like it my music now, they will.

Albert Ayler
- People
- Music
- Like
John Coltrane was like a visitor to this planet. He came in peace and he left in peace; but during his time here, he kept trying to reach new levels of awareness, of peace, of spirituality. That's why I regard the music he played as spiritual music - John's way of getting closer and closer to the Creator.

Albert Ayler
Music is the healing force of the universe.

Albert Ayler
- Music
- Force
- Healing
Bebop was like humming along to Mitch Miller to me.

Albert Ayler
- Along
- Humming
We must be as pure as our music.

Albert Ayler
- Music
- Pure
...for me the only way I can thank God for his ever-present creation is to offer him a new music impressed of a beauty which nobody had previously understood .... the music we play is one long prayer, a message coming from God

Albert Ayler
- Music
- God
- Creation