Albert Ayler Quotes
-
John [Coltrane] was like a visitor to this planet. He came in peace and he left in peace; but during his time here, he kept trying to reach new levels of awareness, of peace, of spirituality. That's why I regard the music he played as spiritual music -- John's way of getting closer and closer to the Creator.
→ -
I think I'll give them another chance. Americans deserve another chance with my music.
→ -
...for me the only way I can thank God for his ever-present creation is to offer him a new music impressed of a beauty which nobody had previously understood .... the music we play is one long prayer, a message coming from God
→ -
Trane was the father. Pharoah was the son. I was the holy ghost.
→ -
We must be as pure as our music.
→ -
If people don't like it [my music] now, they will.
→ -
Music is the healing force of the universe.
→ -
Bebop was like humming along to Mitch Miller to me.
→
Related Authors
-
Archie Shepp Musical Artist -
Alice Coltrane Jazz Pianist -
Cecil Taylor Jazz Pianist -
Dewey Redman Saxophonist -
Eric Dolphy Saxophonist -
Charlie Haden Musician -
Sonny Sharrock Guitarist -
John Coltrane Saxophonist -
Pharoah Sanders Saxophonist -
Sunny Murray Drums -
-
Ed Askew Songwriter -
Marc Ribot Guitarist -
Anthony Braxton Composer -
Joshua Redman Saxophonist -
Michael Brecker Composer -
Sun Ra Composer -
Ornette Coleman Saxophonist