Ubiquity

by Roy Ayers

Ubiquity cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 September 1970
  • Label: Polydor
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:56
  • Community rating: 4.05/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Marking the transition from his tenure with Herbie Mann toward his own ensemble-led direction, the record highlights Ayers' proficiency on the vibraphone. The production blends the harmonic complexity of late-60s jazz with the burgeoning energy of psychedelic soul and funk. It served as the formal introduction of the 'Ubiquity' concept, prioritizing rhythmic fluidness and a more contemporary urban sound within the jazz idiom.

Genres

Descriptors: Virtuosic, Vibrant, Sophisticated, Instrumental, funky, groove-laden, soulful, rhythmic, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Pretty Brown Skin (5:41)
  2. Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head (4:51)
  3. I Can't Help Myself (3:06)
  4. Love (4:26)
  5. The Fuzz (4:10)
  6. Hummin' In The Sun (3:44)
  7. Can You Dig It? (5:52)
  8. Painted Desert (4:43)
  9. He Gives Us All His Love - Bonus Track (3:19)

Credits

  • Roy Ayers - primary artist, arranged by, vibraphone, vocals, written-by, arranged by [special arrangement]
  • Edwin Birdsong - arranged by, organ, vocals, written-by, arranged by [special arrangement]
  • Jumma Santos - congas
  • Alphonse Mouzon - drums
  • John Williams - electric bass
  • Harry Whitaker - electric piano
  • William Henderson - electric piano
  • Richard Resnicoff - guitar

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