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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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Johnny Mercer, Composer - Henry Mancini, Composer - Roy Ayers, MainArtist
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Benny Golson, Composer - Roy Ayers, MainArtist
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Johnny Burke, Composer - Jimmy Van Heusen, Composer - Roy Ayers, MainArtist
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Charlie Parker, Composer - Roy Ayers, MainArtist
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Roy Ayers, MainArtist - Leonard Feather, Composer
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Roy Ayers, MainArtist - Jackie Wilson, Composer
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Albert Hague, Composer - Arnold Horwitt, Composer - Roy Ayers, MainArtist
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Thelonious Monk, Composer - Roy Ayers, MainArtist
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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) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:41:52
- Main artists: Roy Ayers
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Honey Pie
- Genre: Jazz
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