Albert Ayler Quotes & Sayings

I think I'll give them another chance. Americans deserve another chance with my music. — Albert Ayler

Bebop was like humming along to Mitch Miller to me. — Albert Ayler

If people don't like my music now, they will. — Albert Ayler

Music is the healing force of the universe. — Albert Ayler

For me the only way I can thank God for his ever-present creation is to offer him a new music impressed of a beauty which nobody had previously understood ... the music we play is one long prayer, a message coming from God — Albert Ayler

John [Coltrane] was like a visitor to this planet. He came in peace and he left in peace; but during his time here, he kept trying to reach new levels of awareness, of peace, of spirituality. That's why I regard the music he played as spiritual music
John's way of getting closer and closer to the Creator. — Albert Ayler

We must be as pure as our music. — Albert Ayler

Trane was the father. Pharoah was the son. I was the holy ghost. — Albert Ayler