Albert Ayler

American jazz saxophonist (1936–1970)
Person human Q457125
Albert Ayler
Photographer uncredited, but the photo was almost certainly taken by Chuck Stewart (1927–2017), who is credited with the photography on Love Cry and most of the photography for the rest of Ayler's ABC · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Albert Ayler

Summary

Albert Ayler is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cleveland[2]. He was born on July 13, 1936[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on November 25, 1970[5]. He worked as a saxophonist[6], composer[7], jazz musician[8], and recording artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (660 views/month, #7,053 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cleveland[2], Albert Ayler…
  • Albert Ayler died in New York City[4].
  • Albert Ayler was born on July 13, 1936[3].
  • Albert Ayler died on November 25, 1970[5].
  • Albert Ayler died on November 5, 1970[11].
  • Albert Ayler is buried at Highland Park Cemetery[12].
  • Albert Ayler held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Albert Ayler is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].
  • Albert Ayler worked as a saxophonist[6].
  • Albert Ayler's professions included composer[7].
  • Albert Ayler worked as a jazz musician[8].
  • Albert Ayler's professions included recording artist[9].
  • Albert Ayler's education included a stint at John Adams High School[15].
  • Albert Ayler was a member of Albert Ayler Quartet[16].
  • Albert Ayler is recorded as male[17].
  • Albert Ayler's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Albert Ayler's genre is jazz[19].
  • Albert Ayler's record label is recorded as ESP-Disk[20].
  • Albert Ayler's discography is recorded as Albert Ayler discography[21].
  • Albert Ayler's Commons category is recorded as Albert Ayler[22].
  • The cause of death was drowning[23].
  • Albert Ayler's family name is recorded as Ayler[24].
  • Albert Ayler's given name is recorded as Albert[25].
  • Albert Ayler's manner of death is recorded as suicide[26].
  • Albert Ayler's instrument is recorded as saxophone[27].

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Origins and Family

Albert Ayler was born in Cleveland[2]. He was born on July 13, 1936[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].

Education

Albert Ayler was educated at John Adams High School[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include saxophonist[6], composer[7], jazz musician[8], and recording artist[9].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 25, 1970[5] and November 5, 1970[11]. Albert Ayler died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was drowning[23]. Burial took place at Highland Park Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Albert Ayler ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (660 views/month, #7,053 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

He has been cited as an influence by David Murray[30], a composer[31], b. 1955[32], of United States[33], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[34].

FAQs

Where was Albert Ayler born?

Albert Ayler was born in Cleveland[2].

Where did Albert Ayler die?

Albert Ayler passed away in New York City[4].

What did Albert Ayler do for work?

Albert Ayler worked as saxophonist[6], composer[7], jazz musician[8], and recording artist[9].

Where did Albert Ayler go to school?

Albert Ayler was educated at John Adams High School[15].

Who did Albert Ayler influence?

Albert Ayler has been cited as an influence by David Murray[30].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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