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.Olsen, P. Marc Ribot: That's the Way I View It From New York published March 27, 2006 on Allaboutjazz.com 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".Westergaard, S. Allmusic Review accessed August 4, 2011.
Track listing All compositions are by Albert Ayler, except where noted. "Invocation" (Ribot) – 9:17 "Spirits" – 8:25 "Truth Is Marching In" – 12:50 "Saints" – 6:43 "Bells" – 15:32
Personnel Roy Campbell – trumpet, pocket trumpet Marc Ribot – guitar Henry Grimes – bass Chad Taylor – drums
References
See also Spiritual Unity