New York Eye and Ear Control [LP]

Albert Ayler - New York Eye and Ear Control [LP]

2026 repress; originally released in 1966. Michael Snow is a Canadian national treasure, a true Renaissance man. He assembled a stellar group to improvise a soundtrack for his art film, titled Walking Woman, featuring a silhouette that is rumored to have been inspired by Carla Bley. Digitally remastered. Manufactured in the USA by the original label.

Featuring Albert Ayler (tenor sax), Don Cherry (trumpet, cornet), John Tchicai (alto sax), Roswell Rudd (trombone), Gary Peacock (bass), and Sunny Murray (drums).

Track Listing:

A1. Dons Dawn
A2. A Y
B1. ITT

Press:

"This is a very interesting set, music that was freely improvised and used as the soundtrack for the 34-minute short film New York Eye and Ear Control. Tenor saxophonist Albert Ayler leads the all-star sextet (which also includes trumpeter Don Cherry, altoist John Tchicai, trombonist Roswell Rudd, bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Sunny Murray) on two lengthy jams. The music is fiery but with enough colorful moments to hold one's interest throughout." -- Scott Yanow, AllMusic