Nov
16

Everybody Loves Roy Ayers

Though this site’s content would generally suggest otherwise, I spend much of my free time listening to jazz and Afro-Beat. Hence, my love of Roy Ayers, who did everything from Blaxploitation soundtracks to funk to disco to collaborations with Fela Kuti. If he isn’t better than Miles, he’s one of the closest ones. And tomorrow… Continue reading »

Oct
11

Soundboarding: Roy Ayers, Pete Rock & The Robert Glasper Experiment – Live @ North Sea Jazz Festival 2011

You know what’s better than a million dollars? A soundboard recording of Roy Ayers, Pete Rock, and the Robert Glasper Experiment playing an hour of funky fusion jazz. Okay, maybe it’s not better than a million dollars, but it’s probably the best thing you’ll hear all day. Tracklist below the jump. Via Funk It Roy… Continue reading »

Jul
09

Roy Ayers – Vibrations (Live 1976)

Farmland funk filmed somewhere in the middle of Kansas. Roy Ayers. I mean. My vibraphone lessons start Monday. Via Ego Trip Download: MP3: Roy Ayers-”Vibrations”