Bells & Prophecy Expanded CD (ESP Disk) Paintings Ross Martin

Ross Martin

New York City was a laboratory where all the major styles of modern music were reinvented—block by block

gay and straight

and mystical atmosphere

and Craig Taborn

Bells & Prophecy Expanded CD (ESP Disk) Paintings Ross MartinAlbert Ayler's groundbreaking work with Gary Peacock and Sonny Murray resulted in the influential "Spiritual Unity" album recorded on July 10, 1964. ESP Disk' introduced the trio a decade later with "Prophecy," an earlier recording by poet Paul Haines from a 91st Street club performance. These Cellar Caf recordings are expanded with six additional tracks from the same gig. Also included is the transitional "Bells," recorded on May 1, 1965, marking