Extra Inches: The Music of Roy Ayers (1974-1978)
As promised, here’s the second instalment from the vibes legend that is Mr. Roy Ayers. In this edition we cover a five year span that sees Uncle Roy upping the tempo and certainly giving our feet, as well as our ears, something to think about. From the excellence of Change Up The Groove in 1974 to two offerings in 1975: A Tear To A Smile and the very wonderful Mystic Voyage, with it’s sublime title track. There are course many recognisable classics that stem for this period, that although might not have gained chart notoriety, managed to embed themselves in our psyche ever since. Think Everybody Loves The Sunshine, Sweet Tears, Can’t You See Me and Running Away and you know exactly what I’m referring to. Other gems on offer include the wonderful original of Searching, his collaboration with Wayne Henderson in 1978 plus further treasures from the albums Vibrations and Everybody Loves The Sunshine. Volume Three will be here before November’s out. Enjoy! [BH]
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Extra Inches
The Music of Roy Ayers (1974-1978)
Artist – Track – Album – Year
Roy Ayers Ubiquity Change Up The Groove Change Up The Groove 1974
Roy Ayers Ubiquity 2000 Black A Tear To A Smile 1975
Roy Ayers Ubiquity Mystic Voyage Mystic Voyage 1975
Roy Ayers Ubiquity Everybody Loves The Sunshine Everybody Loves The Sunshine 1976
Roy Ayers Ubiquity Vibrations Vibrations 1976
Roy Ayers Ubiquity Searching Vibrations 1976
Roy Ayers Ubiquity Gotta Find A Lover Lifeline 1977
Roy Ayers Ubiquity Running Away Original 12″ Mix 1977
Roy Ayers Sweet Tears Let’s Do It 1978
Roy Ayers Can’t You See Me You Send Me 1978
Roy Ayers & Wayne Henderson For Real Step Into Out Life 1978
Roy Ayers The Golden Rod Everybody Loves The Sunshine 1976
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