Charles Gayle

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Born
28 February 1939
Born In
Buffalo, Erie County, New York, United States
Died
7 September 2023 (aged 84)
Charles Gayle (born February 28, 1939 - died September 7, 2023) was a free jazz saxophonist, pianist, bass clarinetist, and percussionist. He lived 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 taug… read more
Charles Gayle (born February 28, 1939 - died September 7, 2023) was a free jazz saxophonist, pianist, bass clarinetist, and percussionist. He lived in New York. Some of Gayle's history is unclear. He was apparently homeless for roughly 20 years, playing saxophone on street corners and su… read more
Charles Gayle (born February 28, 1939 - died September 7, 2023) was a free jazz saxophonist, pianist, bass clarinetist, and percussionist. He lived 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 t… read more

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1 Play track Repent Repent
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2 Touchin' on Trane: Pt. B Touchin' on Trane: Pt. B
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3 Holy Faith Holy Faith
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4 Play track Consecration Justified
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5 Hymn Of Redemption Hymn Of Redemption
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6 Psalm Prayer Psalm Prayer
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7 Needs Needs
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8 Prayers And Fears Prayers And Fears
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9 Homeless Homeless
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10 Always Born Always Born
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  1. 2,452 listeners

    27 Dec 1993 · 6 tracks

    Consecration
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  2. 1,816 listeners

    2004 · 8 tracks

    Shout
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  3. 1,769 listeners

    31 Aug 2010 · 5 tracks

    Gayle, Charles / Parker, William / Ali, Rashied: Touchin' on Trane
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  4. 1,628 listeners

    31 Dec 1991 · 2 tracks

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