Roy Ayers Ubiquity - He's Coming (Verve Vault Series) - VINYL LP
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Released on Polydor in 1972, He's Coming captures vibraphonist Roy Ayers at a creative apex, as Ubiquity's sound settled into the blend of jazz improvisation, funk rhythm, soul harmony, and spiritual import that would define his work throughout the decade. The album reflects Ayers's deepening move toward a groove-centered musical language rooted in soul-jazz and early jazz-funk. Ayers is supported by a core ensemble that includes Harry Whitaker on electric piano, organ, and vocals; John Williams on bass, with Ron Carter featured on InchWe Live in Brooklyn, BabyInch; David Lee Jr. And Billy Cobham on drums and percussion; guitarists Sam Brown and Bob Fusco; saxophonist Sonny Fortune; and percussionist Juma Santos. Tracks like InchHe's a Superstar,Inch InchSweet Butterfly of Love,Inch and InchFire Weaver,Inch embody the record's mix of urban narrative, spiritual reflection, and deep rhythmic. The Verve Vault series is always mastered from analog tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal. Album Tracks 1. He's a Superstar 2. He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother 3. Ain't Got Time 4. I Don't Know How to Love Him 5. He's Coming 6. We Live in Brooklyn Baby 7. Sweet Butterfly of Love 8. Sweet Tears 9. Fire Weaver
- GenreJazzDescriptionReleased on Polydor in 1972, He's Coming captures vibraphonist Roy Ayers at a creative apex, as Ubiquity's sound settled into the blend of jazz improvisation, funk rhythm, soul harmony, and spiritual import that would define his work throughout the decade. The album reflects Ayers's deepening move toward a groove-centered musical language rooted in soul-jazz and early jazz-funk. Ayers is supported by a core ensemble that includes Harry Whitaker on electric piano, organ, and vocals; John Williams on bass, with Ron Carter featured on InchWe Live in Brooklyn, BabyInch; David Lee Jr. And Billy Cobham on drums and percussion; guitarists Sam Brown and Bob Fusco; saxophonist Sonny Fortune; and percussionist Juma Santos. Tracks like InchHe's a Superstar,Inch InchSweet Butterfly of Love,Inch and InchFire Weaver,Inch embody the record's mix of urban narrative, spiritual reflection, and deep rhythmic. The Verve Vault series is always mastered from analog tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal. Album Tracks 1. He's a Superstar 2. He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother 3. Ain't Got Time 4. I Don't Know How to Love Him 5. He's Coming 6. We Live in Brooklyn Baby 7. Sweet Butterfly of Love 8. Sweet Tears 9. Fire WeaverArtistRoy Ayers UbiquityTitleHe's Coming (Verve Vault Series)FormatVINYLLabelVerve
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Released on Polydor in 1972, He's Coming captures vibraphonist Roy Ayers at a creative apex, as Ubiquity's sound settled into the blend of jazz improvisation, funk rhythm, soul harmony, and spiritual import that would define his work throughout the decade. The album reflects Ayers's deepening move toward a groove-centered musical language rooted in soul-jazz and early jazz-funk. Ayers is supported by a core ensemble that includes Harry Whitaker on electric piano, organ, and vocals; John Williams on bass, with Ron Carter featured on InchWe Live in Brooklyn, BabyInch; David Lee Jr. And Billy Cobham on drums and percussion; guitarists Sam Brown and Bob Fusco; saxophonist Sonny Fortune; and percussionist Juma Santos. Tracks like InchHe's a Superstar,Inch InchSweet Butterfly of Love,Inch and InchFire Weaver,Inch embody the record's mix of urban narrative, spiritual reflection, and deep rhythmic. The Verve Vault series is always mastered from analog tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal. Album Tracks 1. He's a Superstar 2. He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother 3. Ain't Got Time 4. I Don't Know How to Love Him 5. He's Coming 6. We Live in Brooklyn Baby 7. Sweet Butterfly of Love 8. Sweet Tears 9. Fire Weaver
Roy Ayers' iconic album He's Coming presents the jazz-funk-soul vibraphone master at the top of his game. Inspired by the Broadway musical Jesus Christ Superstar - with even a cover of a song from the show - this LP showcases Ayers' spiritual and social beliefs. In addition to Ayers' core Ubiquity band, the album features legendary sidemen saxophonist Sonny Fortune, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Billy Cobham. Album Tracks 1. He's a Superstar 2. He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother 3. Ain't Got Time 4. I Don't Know How to Love Him 5. He's Coming 6. We Live in Brooklyn Baby 7. Sweet Butterfly of Love 8. Sweet Tears 9. Fire Weaver
In the digging world, is there a more solid musical catalog than that of Roy Ayers Ubiquity? The catalog starts strong with the iconic He's Coming and ends strong with the equally iconic Lifeline. There's no late seventies fizzle like other decade spanning artists, and everything in between seems to be a digger's staple. 1976's Vibrations is Ubiquity's penultimate record. What always impressed me about this particular album is the diversity of musical styles from track to track. I haven't listened to this in a couple years, and I'm taken back by it's unusual flow. Yeah, we all know about the Pete Rock-sampled InchSearchin,Inch but followed by the hard funk of InchOne Sweet Love To RememberInch; the breezy title track (almost like a sequel to InchEverybody Love's The SunshineInch); the spastic boogie of InchMoving, GroovingInch; to the hard midtempo drums of InchBaby You Give Me A FeelingInch... it becomes an inseparable part of the bigger picture. You'll find the theme on the equally strong A-side, check InchDomelo,Inch InchBaby I Need Your LoveInch and InchHigherInch for a taste. Always loved the grainy cover photography too. 11 tracks in all, recommended. Album Tracks 1. Domelo (Give It to Me) 2. Baby I Need Your Love 3. Higher 4. The Memory 5. Come Out and Play 6. Better Days 7. Searching 8. One Sweet Love to Remember 9. Vibrations 10. Moving, Grooving 11. Baby You Give Me a Feeling
Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Red Black And Green [VINYL LP] date 06/05/2026
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