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2005 studio album by Marc Ribot
Spiritual Unity
Studio album by Marc Ribot
ReleasedMay 3, 2005
RecordedOctober 27–28, 2004
GenreAvant-garde jazz, free jazz, experimental music
Length52:47
LabelPi Recordings
ProducerMarc Ribot
Marc Ribot chronology
Soundtracks Volume 2
(2003)
Spiritual Unity
(2005)
Asmodeus: Book of Angels Volume 7
(2007)

Spiritual Unity is a 2005 album by guitarist Marc Ribot released on Pi Recordings. The album features compositions by saxophonist Albert Ayler who Ribot identifies as a significant influence. Bassist Henry Grimes who plays on the album had earlier recorded with Ayler. It was recorded at Orange Music Sound Studio, West Orange, New Jersey on October 28, 2004, except "Bells", which was recorded live at Tonic in New York City on October 27, 2004.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Sean Westergaard awarded the album 4 stars, stating, "Ayler's time on earth was far too short, but Ribot and company show that this music still lives on in the present moment, not simply as a relic of the past. Spiritual Unity isn't for the timid, but Ayler fans will find a lot to enjoy".

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic

Track listing

All compositions are by Albert Ayler, except where noted.

  1. "Invocation" (Ribot) – 9:17
  2. "Spirits" – 8:25
  3. "Truth Is Marching In" – 12:50
  4. "Saints" – 6:43
  5. "Bells" – 15:32

Personnel

References

  1. Olsen, P. Marc Ribot: That's the Way I View It From New York published March 27, 2006 on Allaboutjazz.com
  2. ^ Westergaard, S. Allmusic Review accessed August 4, 2011.

See also

Spiritual Unity

Marc Ribot
Albums
Los Cubanos Postizos
Ceramic Dog
with John Zorn
Soundtracks
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