Reissue of Wright's 1966 Debut Album on Vinyl LP!
Reissue, originally released on ESP Disk in 1966. Frank "The Reverend" Wright was one of the most powerful saxophonists to pick up on Albert Ayler's freedom and ferocious playing. Born in Mississippi and raised in Memphis, TN and then Cleveland, OH, he started in music as a bassist in blues bands but switched to tenor sax under the influence of his Cleveland friend Albert Ayler. Wright's "energy music" approach to tenor saxophone was influenced by Ayler, but at the time, in the '60s, Wright's intensity was unmatched and utterly distinctive. He followed Ayler to New York City, arriving in 1964 and fitting into the scene right away. John Coltrane offered him a spot on his album Ascension in early 1965, though Wright demurred. ESP Disk's owner Bernard Stollman signed Wright on the spot upon hearing him sit in with Coltrane, and on November 11, 1965, Wright went into a New York studio to record his debut album, considered a free jazz classic. Wright's influence can be traced down to Charles Gayle, Sabir Mateen, and other hard-blowing tenormen, but even so, he remains unique.
Wright was throwing together ideas in a spirit of jubilation.
...easily recommended to open-eared listeners who enjoy hearing fiery sound explorations.
Features
- Vinyl LP
Musicians
| Henry Grimes | bass |
|---|---|
| Tom Price | drums |
| Frank Wright | tenor sax |
Selections
Side A:
- The Earth
- Jerry
Side B:
- The Moon
