Albert Ayler

Albert Ayler (; July 13, 1936 – November 25, 1970) was an American avant-garde jazz saxophonist, singer and composer.

His trio and quartet records of 1964, such as Spiritual Unity and The Hilversum Session were one of his best known works.

Ayler disappeared on November 5, 1970, and he was found dead in New York City's East River on November 25. His death was ruled a suicide. There were rumors that the mafia killed him.

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