This has been one tough week.
You might not realize it, but you've heard Roy Ayers music. It's been everywhere and somewhere for years, sampled countless times, used on T.V. and in film. I mean, everybody loves "Everybody Loves The Sunshine."
His mid 60's records for Atlantic feature Ron Carter, Charles Tolliver, Buster Williams, Donald Bailey and Herbie Hancock. They wouldn't solidify is position in the jazz world the way Ubiquity did, but they are wonderful records in their own right; jazz records we all can get behind.
But if you are curious and need just one title to listen to, my pick would be "Red, Black & Green." This record is special, though just about every Ubiquity release from 1972 to 1977 is worth your time.
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The frequency of the passings is tough to take. The soundtrack to my life seems to be getting quieter. Thanks for keeping the posts coming. Much appreciated. Burning Wood gives me something to look forward to in tough times.
I'm a newbie to Roy Ayers! Looking forward to checking him out.
As I am wont to say on these occasions, this death shit is really starting to piss me off.
Ayers was great, and I do love vibes. Great track, one of many.
Agreed, Red, Black and Green is pretty hard to beat.
Steve, this death shit, better get used to it, especially us boomers. Looking on the bright side of it, when musicians I love and respect pass away, it always makes their music sound just a little bit sweeter to me.
This is in no way meant to be disrespectful, but Sal may need to institute a DOTW in his sidebar.
Randy
Any specific Ayers records you would recommend? CJ
Roy brought vibes to funk and made it work. Stoned Soul Picnic is a favorite of mine.
- Paul in DK
Of the early stuff:
Virgo Vibes, the soundtrack to Coffy, and as Paul In DK said, Stoned Soul Picnic.
Ubiquity:
He's Coming, Red Black & Green, Everybody Loves The Sunshine and Vibrations. All really good to great!
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