8 Jul 2009

GigSpot: Roy Ayers | Jazz cafe

On new years eve 2008 we ventured out into cold to the Jazz Cafe in Camden to see the ubiquitous Roy Ayers. It is something I have always loved about jazz; it is the only place a man can play the xylophone and be cool! But cool he most certainly is.

Entertainment Weekly have called him 'the best jazz/R & B artist you don't know' and perhaps that is true. Although we seem to manage to get a gem from him in every podcast we can!

With songs sampled as much as 'Everybody loves the sunshine' those of us in the know are lucky enough to see him perform in such an intimate venue. An excellent performer who surrounds himself with brilliant musicians. Well worth seeing and the best way to see in the new year. Anna


I discovered Roy Ayers about 2 years ago and adore so many of the songs he's produced over the years. It all oozes positivity and happiness and that makes listening to his music addictive, but what better thing to be addicted to. His music exudes class and subtlety; and is always tightly produced. Music can be many things, but if it could only be one thing then I'd happily let Roy Ayers take charge because you know with Roy, it's going to make you feel good. Gary

Ten Roy Ayers tracks that make the world a better place:

1). The Old One Two

2). Love Will Bring Us Back Together
3). Rock Your Roll
4). Tongue Power
5). The Black Five
6). Hey Uh What You Say C'mon
7). Sweet Tears (disco version)
8). Our Time Is Coming
9). Liquid Love
10). Funk In The Hole

Hunt them down on Spotify or Last.fm - or check out all his albums on HMV (uk)

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