This double live album of Albert Ayler, recorded at several concerts in the clubs of Greenwich Village in New York between 1965 and 1967, is often cited as the ultimate reference of its kind in all anthologies of jazz, complete with praise:
"If the saxophonist's performance was not always appreciated at fair value, we must recognize here that the US reveals a set of great finesse, symbol of an extensive research on the role of each instrument that the surrounding it. The wide range of tone colors is amazing from such a restricted section. In short, this live in Greenwich is one of the monuments live free. "
"If you thought John Coltrane had reached the limits of sound deconstruction. Albert Ayler you still a few surprises! Noise and fury invade" Holy Ghost "," our prayer "and" Spirit Rejoice "while calm and soothe in splendor "Angel" ....
"At the time of these recordings, Albert Ayler was at the peak of his art. It is also the center of a cyclone that has itself contributed to create. Just listen to the rage of this tenor saxophonist spitting on frantic tempos a stream of strident and shrill sounds to understand the passion that could generate free jazz ... "
Some like myself, it hurts my z'oreilles! You have been warned ....
