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While Ayers aimed this feel-good record directly at the dance crowd, in 1976 it was heard coming out of passing cars and on apartment stoops as much as in discotheques. A Top 10 R&B and jazz hit, this one still shines with Ayers' liquid vibes and soulful grooves-- a sound that would be much copied, sampled and emulated decades later.
- Nick Dedina, Rhapsody
Roy Ayers
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I believe this runs in the outcredits of Coffy. I've posted on my imaginary Whitesploitation World before, but I really haven't delved into the very real world of Afro-Cinema in the 70's though.I've recently acquired a few soundtrack items from that time and so I feel I can come correct with a decent mix. You'll see it on the M later...It is dedicated to Ms.Grier. Happy Friday Song..Artist..Film 1.Shining Symbol..Roy Ayers..Coffy2.Theme of Foxy Brown..Willie Hutch..... MORE
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Check this action: keys doing that circular groove, a dash of horn (thanks Memphis), relentless porn guitar, and an insane vibe solo.
Funky Friday, dig it baby.
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www.lanier2.imeem.com At the age of five, Lionel Hampton gave him his first pair of mallets, which led to the vibraphone being his trademark sound for decades. The area of Los Angeles Ayers grew up in, now known as "South Central", but then known as "South Park", was the epicenter of the Southern California Black Music Scene. The schools Roy attended (Wadsworth Elementary, Nevins Middle School, and Thomas Jefferson High School) were all close to the famed Central Avenue, L... MORE
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A remix from the excellent Ubiquity compilation of Roy Ayer's remixes.
This track, 'Touch of Class' is given a remarkable remix by Matthew Herbet. With a mix that is so complimentary and respectful to some of the fundamentals of Roy Ayer's musical messages Matthew Herbert delivers a future funk wonder to your headphones.
Get it here:
http://cubikmusik.typepad.com/cubikmusik/2006/03/mr_roy_ayers.html
