Roy Ayers Ubiquity He's Coming (Verve Vault Series) 180g LP 1
Roy Ayers Ubiquity He's Coming (Verve Vault Series) 180g LP 2
Genre: Jazz
Label: Verve
Size: 12"
Format: 33RPM,

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Roy Ayers Ubiquity He's Coming (Verve Vault Series) 180g LP

Roy Ayers Ubiquity

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SKU:
VERLP33744
UPC:
199957337441
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Verve Vault Series!
Mastered from Analog Tapes!
Pressed on 180g Vinyl LP at Optimal!

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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. Emerging at the start of the 1970s, the album reflects Ayers's deepening move toward a groove-centered musical language rooted in soul-jazz and early jazz-funk. The vibraphonist, keyboardist, composer, and bandleader 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 "We Live in Brooklyn, Baby"; 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 "He's a Superstar," "Sweet Butterfly of Love," and "Fire Weaver" embody the record's mix of urban narrative, spiritual reflection, and deep rhythmic momentum—qualities that would later make Ayers's catalog a source of inspiration for soul, funk, hip-hop, and neo-soul artists.

The Verve Vault series is always mastered from analog tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Features

  • Verve Vault Series
  • 180g Vinyl LP
  • Mastered from Analog Tapes
  • Pressed at Optimal

Musicians

Roy Ayers vibraphone, organ, vocals
Carol Smiley, Gloria Jones, Victoria Hospedale backing vocals
John Williams, Ron Carter bass
Juma Santos congas
David Lee, Jr. drums
Billy Cobham drums, percussion
Harry Whitaker electric piano, organ, vocals
Bob Fusco, Sam Brown guitar
Sandy Hewitt solo vocal
Sonny Fortune sorpano sax, flute
Selwart Clarke strings

Selections

Side A:

  1. He's a Superstar
  2. He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother
  3. Ain't Got Tim
  4. I Don't Know How to Love Him

Side B:

  1. He's Coming
  2. We Live in Brooklyn Baby
  3. Sweet Butterfly of Love
  4. Sweet Tears
  5. Fire Weaver

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