Love Cry

by Albert Ayler

Overview

From the time he was signed to Impulse in 1966, it was assumed that Albert Ayler's releases on that label would be motivated by an attempt at commercialism. While the music was toned down from his earlier ESP recordings, by no means did Ayler ever make commercial records. Much in the same way John Coltrane's later-period Impulse releases weren't commercial, Ayler simply took advantage of a larger record company's distribution, trying to expose the music to more people. Ayler's uncompromising musical freedom mixed with his catchy combination of nursery rhythms and brass band marches remained prominent on Love Cry. The interplay between the Ayler brothers also remained fiery as younger sibling Donald is heard playing trumpet for the last time on a recording with his brother. Donald was fired from the band (at the suggestion of Impulse) and, unfortunately, was committed to a mental institution for a short stay after these sessions were made. The rhythm section of Alan Silva on bass and Milford Graves on drums continually instigates and propels this music into furious militaristic march territory. Unhappily, the four tracks in which Call Cobbs is featured on harpsichord tend to drag the music down; it's unfortunate his gospel-inspired piano or organ playing couldn't have been utilized instead. ~ Al Campbell

Product Details

Release Date:	09/08/2023
Label:	Verve
UPC:	0602455406729
Rank:	19384

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Albert Ayler   Primary Artist,Vocals,Sax (Alto),Sax (Tenor)
Call Cobbs   Harpsichord
Alan Silva   Bass
Donald Ayler   Trumpet
Milford Graves   Drums

Technical Credits

Bobby Arnold   Engineer
Bob Thiele   Producer
Larry Rosen   Executive Producer
Michael Cuscuna   Reissue Producer
Albert Ayler   Composer
Dave Grusin   Executive Producer
Michael Landy   Post Production
Charles Stewart   Photography
Sonny Mediana   Graphic Design
Andy Baltimore   Creative Director
Andy Ruggirello   Graphic Design
Joseph Doughney   Post Production
David Gibb   Graphic Design
Dan Serrano   Graphic Design
Frank Kofsky   Liner Notes
Scott Johnson   Graphic Design
Michelle Lewis   Production Coordination