Roy Ayers ‎– West Coast Vibes

A much-needed reissue of the great vibist’s debut album from 1963. Years before he took the groove train to jazz-funk station (somebody stop me!), he played a kind of cool brand of modal jazz with soul-jazz overtones, and this is a very strong start for someone who’d really make their mark a decade later. Nice!

PERSONNEL:

• Roy Ayers – vibes
• Curtis Amy – tenor & soprano sax
• Jack Wilson – piano
• Bill Plummer or Vic Gaskin – bass
• Tony Bazley or Kenny Dennid – durms

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Sound And Sense
• A2. Days Of Wine And Roses
• A3. Reggie Of Chester
• A4. It Could Happen To You
• A5. Donna Lee

• SIDE B
• B1. Ricardo’s Dilemma
• B2. Romeo
• B3. Out Of Sight
• B4. Young And Foolish
• B5. Well You Needn’t