Conversation so far:
What was Albert's style?
Ayler routinely showcased his highly untraditional personal saxophone style in very conventional musical contexts.
What musical contexts?
very conventional musical contexts, including children's songs, march melodies, and gospel hymns.
What else was different about his artistry?
However, Ayler's wild energy and intense improvisations transformed them into something nearly unrecognizable.
What was his style of music?
Ayler took a deconstructive approach to his music, which was characteristic of the free jazz era.
What other things made his music sound different?
Phil Hardy says that Ayler "dismantled" melody and harmony in order to more deeply explore "the physical properties" of his saxophone.
What else was important about his music?
Ayler wished to free himself and his bandmates to improvise, relate to one another, and relate to their instruments on a more raw, "primal" level.

Question: Was he similar to any other musicians?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Albert Ayler similar to any other musicians, besides other jazz musicians?