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	Roy Ayers West Coast Vibes Genres: Jazz, Pop, R&B Roy Ayers, vibes (2,4,5,7,9,10, 11) — Jack Wilson, piano (courtesy of Atlantic Records)(2,4,5,7,9,10) — Bill Plumber, bass(9) — Tony Bazley, drums (9) — Curtis Amy, tenor or soprano sax (1,3,6,8) (courtesy of World Pacific Jaz... more » « less
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All Artists: Roy Ayers
Title: West Coast Vibes
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Mighty Quinn
Original Release Date: 1/1/2006
Re-Release Date: 3/14/2006
Genres: Jazz, Pop, R&B
Styles: Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo, Easy Listening, Funk
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 094635340921

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Roy Ayers, vibes (2,4,5,7,9,10, 11)
Jack Wilson, piano (courtesy of Atlantic Records)(2,4,5,7,9,10)
Bill Plumber, bass(9)
Tony Bazley, drums (9)
Curtis Amy, tenor or soprano sax (1,3,6,8) (courtesy of World Pacific Jazz)
Vic Gaskin, bass (2,4,5,7,10)
Kenny Dennis, drums (2,4,5,7,10)
Vi Red, alto sax (vocal 11)
Carmel Jones, trumpet (11)
Russ Freeman, piano (11)
Leroy Vinnegar, bass (11)
Richie Goldberg, drums (11)

CD Reviews

Roy Ayers' first . . . and best!

The Delite Rancher | Phoenix, Arizona | 10/08/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"When most think of Roy Ayers, what comes to mind is funk fused with flavors of R&B, Jazz and sometimes even Disco. Examples with his musical signature include "Stoned Soul Picnic," "Change Up the Groove" and "Virgo Red." While that sound may have pushed boundaries back in the day, it hasn't aged well for contemporary listeners. In contrast, listen to Roy Ayers' first album. Recorded in 1963, "West Coast Vibes" happened four years before the sophomore album that launched the vibraphonist's career into music with a more commercial sensibility. This album plays real jazz. Not a throw back to Lionel Hampton's older style of vibraphone jazz or a preamble to Gary Burton's fusion, this is beautifully executed straight bop. Because of this, the album sounds timeless. First off, Ayers sparkles on the vibes. Jack Wilson sounds great on the piano and Curtis Amy shines on the saxophone. The song selection is another asset. Mostly featuring standards from the early 1960s, the album includes Thelonious Monk's 'Well You Needn't' and Charlie Parker's 'Now's the Time.' Albums like "Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival" show that Ayers never really forgot about 'real jazz,' but for the most part, this was a one time deal. Through a historical revisionist perspective, it's hard not to think of Ayers as being the George Benson of the vibes. Like Benson, Roy Ayers was a serious jazz musician who ultimately left the fold to make it big playing more popular styles. Let's all be grateful for re-issues. This one flies under the radar so listen to "West Coast Vibes" and enjoy a musical revelation."