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Charles Gayle (born February 28, 1939) is a free jazz saxophonist, pianist, bass clarinetist, and percussionist. He lives in New York.
Some of Gayle’s history is unclear. He was apparently homeless for roughly 20 years, playing saxophone on street corners and subway
platforms around New York City. In 1988, he gained fame through a trio of albums recorded by a Swedish label, Silkheart Records. Since then
he has become a major figure in free jazz, recording for labels including Black Saint, Knitting Factory Records, FMP, and Clean Feed. He has
also taught music at Bennington College.
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Charles Gayle (born February 28, 1939) is a free jazz saxophonist, pianist, bass clarinetist, and percussionist. He lives in New York.
Some of Gayle’s history is unclear. He was apparently homeless for roughly 20 years, playing saxophone on street corners and subway
platforms around New York City. In 1988, he gained fame through a trio of albums recorded by a Swedish label, Silkheart Records. Since then
he has become a major figure in free jazz, recording for labels including Black Saint, Knitting Factory Records, FMP, and Clean Feed. He has
also taught music at Bennington College.
Gayle’s music is spiritual, and heavily inspired by the Old and New Testaments. He has explicitly dedicated several albums to God. His
childhood was influenced by religion, and his musical roots trace to black gospel music. After his church experiences, Gayle credits among his
influences Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, Albert Ayler, Thelonious Monk, and Art Tatum. He has performed and recorded with Cecil Taylor,
William Parker, and Rashied Ali. « hide |
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