Recorded in Haarlem, Netherlands, in November 1968, "The Last Album" was Ayler's final studio recording for the Impulse! label before his death in 1970. It showcases his unique blend of spiritual jazz, blues, and folk elements.
- The album was recorded live at the Hervormde Kerk in Haarlem, Netherlands, on November 12, 1968.
- It features Ayler on tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, and vocals, accompanied by Mary Parks (vocals), Michael Brown (piano), Alan Silva (bass), and Bernard Purdie (drums).
- "The Last Album" was originally released in 1970, posthumously, and has since been reissued multiple times.
Albert Ayler was a saxophonist and composer, a pioneer of avant-garde jazz and free jazz. He is best known for his spiritual jazz recordings. At the time of this 1969 release, Ayler was exploring increasingly spiritual and vocal-oriented jazz, moving away from the more abrasive free jazz of his earlier work.
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