Fragments Of Music, Life And Death Of Albert Ayler

As opening salvos go, this one ranks pretty high. The first release from an incendiary all-world quartet billing themselves as Die Like a Dog, this record stuns at first listen, and retains its ability to fascinate even after prolonged exposure. Taking inspiration from the “music, life and death of Albert Ayler,’ these four masters use Ayler’s themes and approach as cues to create a new sonic world, located somewhere between Miles’ spacey 70s excursions and Ayler’s own fire music. Essential, for fans of any/all of these musicians.