New York Eye and Ear Control

by Albert Ayler

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Recorded in 1964, "New York Eye and Ear Control" showcases a powerful free jazz quintet. Ayler's tenor saxophone leads a dynamic interplay with Cherry's trumpet, Tchicai's alto sax, Rudd's trombone, and the rhythm section. A landmark of early free jazz, this album displays raw energy and sophisticated improvisation, pushing boundaries and challenging conventional structures. Its influence on subsequent avant-garde jazz is undeniable.

Genres

  • Free Jazz

Tracklist

  1. Don's Dawn
  2. A.Y.
  3. ITT