The life and work of prophetic free jazz saxophonist Albert Ayler, now considered one of the most important innovators in jazz, is portrayed in Director Kasper Collin’s documentary “My Name is Albert Ayler.” In 1962 Ayler recorded his first album in Sweden, and eight years later was found dead, at the age of 34, in New York’s East River.
Obsessed with his radical music and by the thought that people would one day understand it, Ayler famously said “if people don’t like it now, they will.”
The film follows Ayler’s trail from his native town of Cleveland to Sweden and finally to New York. The voice and music of Ayler guide us through his journey, and with newly discovered live footage from a Swedish TV performance, we can witness his extraordinary style. 2005, Sweden, 79 mins.
There will be a post-screening Q&A with Director Kasper Collins.
WHEN: 7pm
ADMISSION: Free, seating limited
WHERE: Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum
ADDRESS: 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
PHONE: (310) 443-7000
WEBSITE: www.hammer.ucla.edu
To celebrate designer Charles Eames’ centennial year the Eames Office is presenting two exhibitions, “Charles Eames: Part II, California to the World,” and “Gifted Eye of Charles Eames: A Portfolio of 100 Images.”
