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While working in Los Angeles in support of pianist Jack Wilson, Roy Ayers befriended the respected jazz critic and producer Leonard Feather, a relationship that ultimately yielded the vibist's first recording contract; Ayers' rare debut session, West Coast Vibes, remains the purest musical expression of his long career, with none of the commercial overtures of his landmark fusion efforts for Polydor. For listeners more familiar with latter-day jazz-funk efforts like He's Coming or Everybody Loves the Sunshine, the warm, contoured tones of Ayers' vibes will come as a revelation. Then as now, his approach to percussion is completely unique, and it's fascinating to hear him operate in such conventional jazz contexts minus the gimmickry of later dates. Most impressive are the LP's collaborations with saxophonist Curtis Amy, whose soulful, kinetic contributions beautifully complement Ayers' leads.
© Jason Ankeny /TiVo
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Roy Ayers, Composer, Vibraphone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Leonard Feather, Producer - Jack Wilson, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Curtis Amy, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Bazley, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Plumber, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)
(C) 2010 Blue Note Records ℗ 2006 Blue Note Records
Johnny Mercer, ComposerLyricist - Henry Mancini, ComposerLyricist - Roy Ayers, Vibraphone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Leonard Feather, Producer - Jack Wilson, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Dennis, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Victor Gaskin, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)
(C) 2010 Blue Note Records ℗ 2006 Blue Note Records
Benny Golson, Composer - Roy Ayers, Vibraphone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Leonard Feather, Producer - Jack Wilson, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Curtis Amy, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Bazley, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Plumber, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)
(C) 2010 Blue Note Records ℗ 2006 Blue Note Records
Johnny Burke, Author - Jimmy Van Heusen, Composer - Roy Ayers, Vibraphone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Leonard Feather, Producer - Jack Wilson, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Dennis, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Victor Gaskin, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)
(C) 2010 Blue Note Records ℗ 2006 Blue Note Records
Charlie Parker, Composer, ComposerLyricist - Roy Ayers, Vibraphone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Leonard Feather, Producer - Jack Wilson, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Dennis, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Victor Gaskin, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)
(C) 2010 Blue Note Records ℗ 2006 Blue Note Records
Roy Ayers, Composer, Vibraphone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Leonard Feather, Producer - Jack Wilson, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Curtis Amy, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Bazley, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Plumber, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)
(C) 2010 Blue Note Records ℗ 2006 Blue Note Records
Roy Ayers, Vibraphone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Leonard Feather, Composer, Producer - Jack Wilson, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Dennis, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Victor Gaskin, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)
(C) 2010 Blue Note Records ℗ 2006 Blue Note Records
Roy Ayers, Vibraphone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Leonard Feather, Producer - Jack Wilson, Composer, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Curtis Amy, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Bazley, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Plumber, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)
(C) 2010 Blue Note Records ℗ 2006 Blue Note Records
Albert Hague, Composer - Arnold Horwitt, Composer - Roy Ayers, Vibraphone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Leonard Feather, Producer - Jack Wilson, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Curtis Amy, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Bazley, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Plumber, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)
(C) 2010 Blue Note Records ℗ 2006 Blue Note Records
Thelonious Monk, Composer - Roy Ayers, Vibraphone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Leonard Feather, Producer - Jack Wilson, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Dennis, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Victor Gaskin, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal)
(C) 2010 Blue Note Records ℗ 2006 Blue Note Records
Russ Freeman, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Charlie Parker, Composer - Chet Baker, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Richie Goldberg, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Leroy Vinnegar, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Roy Ayers, MainArtist - Leonard Feather, Producer - Vi Redd, Saxophone, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Carmel Jones, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2010 Blue Note Records ℗ 2006 Blue Note Records
Russ Freeman, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Charlie Parker, Composer - Chet Baker, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Richie Goldberg, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Leroy Vinnegar, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Roy Ayers, MainArtist - Leonard Feather, Producer - Vi Redd, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Carmel Jones, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2010 Blue Note Records ℗ 2006 Blue Note Records
Album review
While working in Los Angeles in support of pianist Jack Wilson, Roy Ayers befriended the respected jazz critic and producer Leonard Feather, a relationship that ultimately yielded the vibist's first recording contract; Ayers' rare debut session, West Coast Vibes, remains the purest musical expression of his long career, with none of the commercial overtures of his landmark fusion efforts for Polydor. For listeners more familiar with latter-day jazz-funk efforts like He's Coming or Everybody Loves the Sunshine, the warm, contoured tones of Ayers' vibes will come as a revelation. Then as now, his approach to percussion is completely unique, and it's fascinating to hear him operate in such conventional jazz contexts minus the gimmickry of later dates. Most impressive are the LP's collaborations with saxophonist Curtis Amy, whose soulful, kinetic contributions beautifully complement Ayers' leads.
© Jason Ankeny /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:50:54
- Main artists: Roy Ayers
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Genre: Jazz
© 2010 Blue Note Records ℗ 2010 Blue Note Records
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