My Name Is Albert Ayler

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“If people don't like it now, they will.” - Albert Ayler

Released September 21, 2006

Overview

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. In 1962 he recorded his first album in Sweden. Eight years later he was found dead in New York's East River, aged 34. (TCM)

Runtime

1h 19m


Origin Country

Sweden


Original Language

English


Original Title

My Name Is Albert Ayler


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Sweden

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    Filmpool Nord

    Sweden

Keywords

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