{"title":"Roy Ayers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe GOOD TASTE Records selection of Roy Ayers on vinyl, from his early Atlantic vibraphone sides to the Ubiquity jazz-funk classics.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"roy-ayers-ubiquity-45s-vinyl-7","title":"Roy Ayers - Ubiquity 45s Vinyl 7\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eA collection of 4 choice songs that appeared on his 1970 classic soul album \"UBIQUITY\": \"HUMMIN'\", \"THE FUZZ\", \"I CAN'T HELP MYSELF\", and \"LOVE IN THE SUN\". Each song is pressed to a single side on this double 7\" release. 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A rare treasure infused with the relaxed, sunny vibe that defined Ayers’ stellar career, Virgo Vibes is now available again on vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Sounds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41499323695313,"sku":"822720781911","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/2866\/0689\/products\/roy-ayers-virgo-vibes-vinyl-lp-822720781911-nature-sounds-good-taste-records-512667.jpg?v=1690208187"},{"product_id":"roy-ayers-ubiquity-everybody-loves-the-sunshine-vinyl-lp","title":"Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Everybody Loves the Sunshine Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \"Everybody Loves the Sunshine\" (1976), Roy Ayers seamlessly blends genres, creating a timeless sound that continues to influence musicians and DJs around the world. He makes the vibraphone the central instrument, a jazz-funk approach hat defines his unique style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, the album has remained an essential reference in Roy Ayers' discography and in the history of 70s Black music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummertime soul classic!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vampisoul Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41531431846097,"sku":"602488520850","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/2866\/0689\/files\/roy-ayers-ubiquity-everybody-loves-the-sunshine-vinyl-lp-602488520850-vampisoul-good-taste-records-593182.jpg?v=1747189176"},{"product_id":"roy-ayers-good-good-music-bw-chicago-vinyl-7","title":"Roy Ayers - Good Good Music b\/w Chicago Vinyl 7\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eExpansion Celebrates The 40Th Anniversary Of Roy Ayers' \"Silver Vibrations\" Album With A Uno Melodic Exclusive Press Feat \"Good Good Music\" On 7 Inch For The First Time. 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This album has long been revered for several reasons: it is one of the earliest releases under the Ubiquity name, one of Ayers’ few documented live recordings, and a title that was pressed exclusively for the Japanese market. These elements combined have elevated the album to truly legendary status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fever charged “Daddy Bug”, the cool, psychedelic take on “In A Silent Way”, the fiercely grooving “Move To Groove” featuring vocals by Harry Whitaker, and the dynamically shifting “A Cup Of Tea” all showcase the band at peak intensity. The sharp edged performances capture Roy Ayers at a moment of creative ascent, foreshadowing the golden era of Roy Ayers Ubiquity that was soon to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is, without question, a live recording fueled by pure exhilaration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText by Yusuke Ogawa (UNIVERSOUNDS \/ DEEP JAZZ REALITY)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42957806010577,"sku":"4988031845004","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/2866\/0689\/files\/roy-ayers-ubiquity-live-at-the-montreaux-jazz-festival-vinyl-lp-universal-music-good-taste-records-8002924.png?v=1769896274"},{"product_id":"roy-ayers-coffy-original-soundtrack-vinyl-lp","title":"Roy Ayers - Coffy (Original Soundtrack) Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoy Ayers' Coffy soundtrack captures the gritty energy of 1970s blaxploitation cinema through a seamless fusion of funk, soul jazz, and cinematic grooves. Driven by Ayers' signature vibraphone, the album stands as both a compelling film score and a classic funk record in its own right. A crate-digger staple, endlessly sampled and beloved. Essential for any funk, soul-jazz, or soundtrack collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elemental Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42980579672273,"sku":"602488526982","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/2866\/0689\/files\/roy-ayers-coffy-original-soundtrack-vinyl-lp-elemental-music-good-taste-records-6976934.jpg?v=1771770392"},{"product_id":"roy-ayers-ubiquity-vibrations-vinyl-lp","title":"Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Vibrations Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoy Ayers Ubiquity's Vibrations returns to vinyl via Vampisoul, a faithful reissue of the vibraphonist's 1976 jazz-funk gem. Originally released on Polydor, the album finds Ayers at his most effortlessly cool, weaving his signature vibraphone through silky grooves and mellow, sun-warmed soul, with standout cuts like \"Searching,\" \"The Memory,\" and the title track. A cornerstone of the jazz-funk canon and a staple for any serious jazz, soul, or rare-groove collection, finally back in print at a fair price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vampisoul Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43104879673553,"sku":"602488520959","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/2866\/0689\/files\/roy-ayers-ubiquity-vibrations-vinyl-lp-vampisoul-records-good-taste-records-4923599.jpg?v=1780218136"},{"product_id":"roy-ayers-ubiquity-red-black-and-green-vinyl-lp","title":"Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Red Black And Green Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoy Ayers Ubiquity's Red Black And Green returns to vinyl via Vampisoul, reissuing the vibraphonist's 1973 album originally released on Polydor. An early entry in Ayers' celebrated Ubiquity run, the record finds him deep in the jazz-funk groove that would define his legacy, weaving spiritual themes through warm vibraphone, electric keys, and soulful arrangements. A cornerstone of the early-70s jazz-funk movement and essential listening for any jazz, soul, or rare-groove collection, finally back in print at a fair price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vampisoul Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43104880984273,"sku":"602488520942","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/2866\/0689\/files\/roy-ayers-ubiquity-red-black-and-green-vinyl-lp-vampisoul-records-good-taste-records-3091758.jpg?v=1780218132"},{"product_id":"roy-ayers-ubiquity-hes-coming-verve-vault-series-180g-vinyl-lp","title":"Roy Ayers Ubiquity - He's Coming (Verve Vault Series) (180g) Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eHe's Coming returns as part of the Verve Vault Series on 180-gram vinyl, reissuing Roy Ayers Ubiquity's landmark 1972 album originally released on Polydor. 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