''Spiritual Unity'' is a 2005 album by guitarist
Marc Ribot
Marc Ribot (;
born May 21, 1954) is an American guitarist and composer.
His work has touched on many styles, including no wave, free jazz, rock, and Cuban music. Ribot is also known for collaborating with other musicians, most notably Tom Wait ...
released on
Pi Recordings
Pi Recordings is a jazz record label founded by Seth Rosner in 2001. He was soon joined as partner by Yulun Wang. Pi specializes in avant-garde jazz. Its first two albums were by Henry Threadgill.
Pi's roster includes Amir ElSaffar, Anthony Braxt ...
. The album features compositions by saxophonist
Albert Ayler
Albert Ayler (; July 13, 1936 – November 25, 1970) was an American avant-garde jazz saxophonist, singer and composer.
After early experience playing R&B and bebop, Ayler began recording music during the free jazz era of the 1960s. Howev ...
who Ribot identifies as a significant influence.
[Olsen, P]
Marc Ribot: That's the Way I View It From New York
published March 27, 2006 on Allaboutjazz.com Bassist
Henry Grimes
Henry Grimes (November 3, 1935 – April 15, 2020) was an American jazz double bassist and violinist.
After more than a decade of activity and performance, notably as a leading bassist in free jazz, Grimes completely disappeared from the music s ...
who plays on the album had earlier recorded with Ayler. It was recorded at Orange Music Sound Studio,
West Orange, New Jersey
West Orange is a suburban township in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States Census, its population was 48,843, an increase of 2,636 (+5.7%) from the 46,207 counted in the 2010 Census. on October 28, 2004, except "Bells", which was recorded live at
Tonic in New York City on October 27, 2004.
Reception
The
Allmusic
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review by Sean Westergaard awarded the album 4 stars, stating, "Ayler's time on earth was far too short, but Ribot and company show that this music still lives on in the present moment, not simply as a relic of the past. ''Spiritual Unity'' isn't for the timid, but Ayler fans will find a lot to enjoy".
[Westergaard, S]
Allmusic Review
accessed August 4, 2011.
Track listing
All compositions are by Albert Ayler.
# "Invocation" – 9:17
# "Spirits" – 8:25
# "Truth Is Marching In" – 12:50
# "Saints" – 6:43
# "Bells" – 15:32
Personnel
*
Roy Campbell – trumpet, pocket trumpet
*
Marc Ribot
Marc Ribot (;
born May 21, 1954) is an American guitarist and composer.
His work has touched on many styles, including no wave, free jazz, rock, and Cuban music. Ribot is also known for collaborating with other musicians, most notably Tom Wait ...
– guitar
*
Henry Grimes
Henry Grimes (November 3, 1935 – April 15, 2020) was an American jazz double bassist and violinist.
After more than a decade of activity and performance, notably as a leading bassist in free jazz, Grimes completely disappeared from the music s ...
– bass
*
Chad Taylor – drums
References
See also
Spiritual Unity
''Spiritual Unity'' is a studio album by American free jazz saxophonist Albert Ayler. It was recorded on July 10, 1964 in New York City, and features bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Sunny Murray. It was the first album recorded for Bernard Stollm ...
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2005 albums
Marc Ribot albums
Pi Recordings albums