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by Troy Collins
Revered for his uncompromising 1960s New Thing innovations, seminal free jazz saxophonist Albert Ayler's often maligned cross-over work from the end of the decade received widespread criticism. Seeking a wider audience, Ayler's final efforts often presented the lyrical contributions of his girlfriend, Mary Maria" Parks in more traditional blues-based settings.
Widely misunderstood and commonly misinterpreted as a commercial sell-out, Ayler and Parks' collaborations featured her universal consciousness" lyrics delivered with boundless, amateurish enthusiasm, while Ayler restrained his outré ...
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