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Holy Ghost: The Life And Death Of Free Jazz Pioneer Albert Ayler patti smith from Cooke's childhood as aAuthor: Richard Koloda Holy Ghost is the first extended study of free jazz saxophonist Albert Ayler, who is seen today as one of the most important innovators in the history of jazz. Ayler synthesized childrens songs, La Marseillaise, American march music, and gospel hymns, turning them into powerful, rambunctious, squalling free jazz improvisations. Some critics considered him a charlatan, others a heretic for unhinging the traditions of jazz. Some