In this broadcast, a conversation with author Richard Koloda. His book Holy Ghost: The Life and Death of Free Jazz Pioneer Albert Ayler, is about the life of avant-garde saxophonist, singer, and composer Albert Ayler. It will be released in November. Plus music from improviser Jaris Sharif and the New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band.

Playlist
[excerpt] Albert Ayler/Spirits/Spirits/Debut [11:55]
[excerpt] Albert Ayler/Message from Albert/New Grass/New Grass/Impulse! [3:55]
[excerpt] Albert Ayler/Our Prayer/… in Greenwich Village /Impulse! [4:45]
Jairis Sharif/Surfacing/Water and Tools/Telephone Explosion [4:36]
Henry Godfrey Jazz Orchestra/Hot Water/Attitude & Gratitude/Henry Godfrey [8:25]
New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band/Waltz of the Flowers/The Pan American Nutcracker Suite/Angelface [5:17]

A weekly one-hour program focused on jazz and improvised music, news, radio, conversations, and more. There’s news out there about the people, ecosystems, history, and culture of jazz and improvised music, and host Cheryl K. and her erudite guests are ready to share. Hosted by Cheryl K., host of "The Jazz Disturbance" Sundays at 11 a.m. on WGXC-FM.