Albert Ayler
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Summary
Albert Ayler was born on July 13, 1936[1], in Cleveland[2]. He died on November 25, 1970[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a saxophonist[5], composer[6], jazz musician[7], recording artist[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,692 views/month, #7,053 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: November 5, 1970[11]
- Place of burial: Highland Park Cemetery[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[14]
- Educated at: John Adams High School[15]
- Member of: Albert Ayler Quartet[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Genre: jazz[18]
- Record label: ESP-Disk[19]
- Discography: Albert Ayler discography[20]
- Commons category: Albert Ayler[21]
- Cause of death: drowning[22]
- Family name: Ayler[23]
- Given name: Albert[24]
- Official website: http://www.ayler.org/[25]
- Manner of death: suicide[26]
- Instrument: saxophone[27]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Name in native language: Albert Ayler[30]
- Sibling: Donald Ayler[31]
Why It Matters
Albert Ayler has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
He has been cited as an influence by David Murray[34], a composer[35], b. 1955[36], of United States[37], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[38].
FAQs
Where was Albert Ayler born?
Albert Ayler was born in Cleveland[2].
Where did Albert Ayler die?
Albert Ayler passed away in New York City[4].
What did Albert Ayler do for work?
Albert Ayler worked as a saxophonist[5], composer[6], jazz musician[7], recording artist[8], and musician[9].
Where did Albert Ayler go to school?
Albert Ayler was educated at John Adams High School[15].
Who did Albert Ayler influence?
Albert Ayler has been cited as an influence by David Murray[34].