Spirits Rejoice
Context
Opening piece of the album of the same name, credited to Albert Ayler and recorded in New York in September 1965 for the ESP label. The tenor saxophonist is joined by his brother Donald on trumpet, Charles Tyler on alto, two bassists and Sunny Murray on drums; the piece lasts a little under twelve minutes.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to Free jazz, Spiritual jazz. Among the origins and influences of Free jazz: Tristano School, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's), Modal.