Music Is the Healing Force of the Universe
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Music Is the Healing Force of the Universe is a 1969 studio album by Albert Ayler, written by Ayler's partner, Mary Maria Parks. This was Ayler's last album recorded before his death in November 1970. [3]
Track listing
- "Music Is the Healing Force of the Universe" – 8:41
- "Masonic Inborn, Pt. 1" – 12:11
- "A Man Is Like a Tree" – 4:35
- "Oh! Love of Life" – 3:50
- "Island Harvest" – 5:04
- "Drudgery" (James Folwell, Parks, Henry Vestine) – 8:08
All music and lyrics written by Mary Maria Parks, except where noted.
Personnel
Performance
- Albert Ayler - tenor saxophone, bagpipes, vocal
- Mary Maria Parks - vocal
- Henry Vestine - guitar
- Bobby Few - piano
- Stafford James - double bass
- James Folwell - electric fender bass
- Muhammad Ali - drums
References
- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ Swenson, J. (Editor) (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 16. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
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