Albert Ayler
Europe 1966 (4LP Boxset)
Format4LP BoxLabelORG MusicGenreJazz & Improvisation
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Super tip! Europe 1966 is a box set consisting of live performances from free jazz visionary Albert Ayler. Each of the 4 LPs highlight some of the most magnificent moments on this European tour, showcasing Ayler and his bandmates at the height of their powers. The release includes performances from Berlin, Lorrach, Stockholm and Paris, all of which occurred within a two week span. Ayler's masterful band on this tour included his brother Donald on trumpet, Michel Samson on violin, William Folwell on double bass and Beaver Harris on drums. The package also includes a 12" x 24" fold-out insert, featuring liner notes from John Litweller and photos from the tour.
Format
Record Store Day 2023 release, limited to 2000 copies.
Mastered by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering, pressed at Pallas Group in Germany.
Includes gatefold insert with liner notes
LP 1; Recorded November 3, 1966, in Berlin
LP2: Recorded November 7, 1966, in Lorrach
LP3: Recorded November 10, 1966, in Stockholm
LP4: Recorded November 13, 1966, in Paris
Release notes
Record Store Day 2023 release, limited to 2000 copies. Mastered by Dave Gardner at Infrasonic Mastering, pressed at Pallas Group in Germany. Includes gatefold insert with liner notes LP 1; Recorded November 3, 1966, in Berlin LP2: Recorded November 7, 1966, in Lorrach LP3: Recorded November 10, 1966, in Stockholm LP4: Recorded November 13, 1966, in Paris
| Berlin, November 3, 1966 | |||
| A1 | Truth Is Marching In | 7:25 | |
| A2 | Omega (Is The Alpha) | 3:36 | |
| B1 | Our Prayer - Truth Is Marching In | 5:06 | |
| B2 | Ghosts - Bells | 11:29 | |
| Lörrach, November 7, 1966 | |||
| C1 | Bells | 13:28 | |
| C2 | Prophet | 7:06 | |
| D1 | Our Prayer - Spirits Rejoice | 6:22 | |
| D2 | Ghosts | 3:26 | |
| D3 | Truth Is Marching In | 11:25 | |
| Stockholm, November 10, 1966 | |||
| E1 | Truth Is Marching In | 9:15 | |
| E2 | Omega (Is The Alpha) | 10:36 | |
| F1 | Our Prayer - Bells | 7:51 | |
| F2 | Infinite Spirit - Japan | 3:53 | |
| Paris Jazz Festival, November 13, 1966 | |||
| G1 | Ghosts | 7:43 | |
| H1 | Spiritual Rebirth - Light In Darkness - Infinite Spirit | 11:00 | |
| H2 | Our Prayer - Holy Family | 4:45 | |
- Manfred Schaeffer
- Cover, Booklet Editor
- Alex Tenta
- Design, Layout
- Bill Folwell
- Double Bass
- Beaver Harris
- Drums
- K+
- Lacquer Cut By
- John Litweiler
- Liner Notes
- Peter Niklas Wilson
- Liner Notes
- Dave Gardner
- Mastered By
- Bosse Broberg
- Producer (LP 3)
- Joachim Ernst Berendt
- Producer (LP 2)
- Ralf Schulte-Bahrenberg
- Producer (LP 1)
- Werner X. Uehlinger
- Producer [first sound carrier]
- Radio France
- Recorded By (LP4)
- Albert Ayler
- Tenor Saxophone
- Donald Ayler
- Trumpet
- Michel Samson
- Violin
