Roy Ayers Discography
1963 (age 23)
Roy Ayers Quintet
Curtis Amy, tenor, soprano sax #1-4; Roy Ayers, vibes; Jack Wilson, piano; Bill Plummer, bass; Tony Bazley, drums.
Western Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, June 14, 1963
| 1. | Sound And Sense | United Artists UAL 3325 |
| 2. | Reggie Of Chester | - |
| 3. | Ricardo's Dilemma | - |
| 4. | Out Of Sight | - |
| 5. | Young And Foolish | - |
* United Artists UAL 3325, UAS 6325 Roy Ayers - West Coast Vibes 1963
Roy Ayers Quartet
Roy Ayers, vibes; Jack Wilson, piano; Vic Gaskin, bass; Kenny Dennis, drums.
Western Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, June 18, 1963
| Days Of Wine And Roses | United Artists UAL 3325 | |
| It Could Happen To You | - | |
| Donna Lee | - | |
| Romeo | - | |
| Well You Needn't | - |
* United Artists UAL 3325, UAS 6325 Roy Ayers - West Coast Vibes 1963
1967
Roy Ayers Sextet
Charles Tolliver, trumpet; Harold Land, tenor sax; Roy Ayers, vibraharp; Jack Wilson, piano; Buster Williams, bass; Donald Bailey, drums.
Gold Star Studios, Los Angeles, CA, January 18, 1967
| 11530 | Virgo Vibes | Atlantic LP 1488 |
| 11531 | Glow Flower | - |
| 11532 | Mineroyd | unissued |
| 11533 | No. 7 | - |
* Atlantic LP 1488, SD 1488 Roy Ayers - Virgo Vibes 1967
Roy Ayers Sextet
Charles Tolliver, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Roy Ayers, vibraharp; Herbie Hancock as Ronnie Clark, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Bruno Carr, drums.
Atlantic Studios, NYC, March 6, 1967
| 11813 | Ayerloom | Atlantic LP 1488 |
| 11814 | Virgo Vibes (Outside Blues) | Atlantic SD 1692 |
| 11815 | In The Limelight | Atlantic LP 1488, SD 1692 |
| 11824 | The Ringer | Atlantic LP 1488 |
* Atlantic LP 1488, SD 1488 Roy Ayers - Virgo Vibes 1967
* Atlantic SD 1692 Roy Ayers - Daddy Bug & Friends 1976
1968
Roy Ayers Septet
Charles Tolliver, trumpet, flugelhorn; Hubert Laws, flute; Gary Bartz, alto sax; Roy Ayers, vibes; Herbie Hancock, piano; Miroslav Vitous, bass #1-4; Ron Carter, bass #5,6; Grady Tate, drums.
Atlantic Studios, NYC, June 20, 1968
| 1. 14721 | Stoned Soul Picnic | Atlantic SD 1514 |
| 2. 14722 | Lil's Paradise | - |
| 3. 14723 | What The People Say | - |
| 4. 14724 | Wave | - |
| 5. 14725 | For Once In My Life | - |
| 6. 14726 | A Rose For Cindy | - |
* Atlantic SD 1514 Roy Ayers - Stoned Soul Picnic 1968
1969
Roy Ayers Quartet + Overdubs
Roy Ayers, vibes; Herbie Hancock, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Freddie Waits, drums; + overdubs: Hubert Laws, flute, bass flute; George Marge, Romeo Penque, soprano sax, bass clarinet; Jerome Richardson, woodwinds director; William Fischer, arranger.
Atlantic Studios, NYC, March 11, 1969;
additional recording: A&R Studios, NYC, July 21, 1969
| 16510 | Look To The Sky | Atlantic SD 1538 |
| 16511 | I Love You Michelle | Atlantic SD 1538, SD 1692 |
| 16512 | This Guy's In Love With You | Atlantic SD 1538 |
* Atlantic SD 1538 Roy Ayers - Daddy Bug 1969
* Atlantic SD 1692 Roy Ayers - Daddy Bug & Friends 1976
Roy Ayers Quartet + Overdubs
Roy Ayers, vibes; Herbie Hancock, piano; Buster Williams, bass; Mickey Roker as Mickey Rocca, drums; + overdubs: Alfred Brown, Kermit Moore, George Ricci, cello #1,3,6; Gene Orloff, string director #1,3,6; + overdubs: Hubert Laws, flute, bass flute #2,6; George Marge, Romeo Penque, soprano sax, bass clarinet #2,6; Jerome Richardson, woodwinds director #2,6; William Fischer, arranger #1-3,6.
A&R Studios, NYC, May 12, 1969;
additional recording: A&R Studios, NYC, May 16, 1969;
additional recording: A&R Studios, NYC, July 21, 1969
| 1. 16990 | Shadows | Atlantic SD 1538 |
| 2. 16991 | Daddy Bug | Atlantic SD 1538, SD 1692 |
| 3. 16992 | Bonita | - |
| 4. 16993 | Native Dancer | Atlantic SD 1692 |
| 5. 16994 | Top Of Old Smokey | unissued |
| 6. 16995 | It Could Only Happen With You | Atlantic SD 1538 |
* Atlantic SD 1538 Roy Ayers - Daddy Bug 1969
* Atlantic SD 1692 Roy Ayers - Daddy Bug & Friends 1976
Roy Ayers Quartet
Roy Ayers, vibes; Sonny Sharrock, guitar; Miroslav Vitous, bass; Bruno Carr, drums.
Nippon Columbia's Studio, Tokyo, Japan, July 6, 1969
| Unchain My Heart | Nippon Columbia (J) 45-PX-2008-AX, YS-2276-AX | |
| Comin' Home Baby | - | |
| A Man And A Woman | - | |
| Scarborough Fair | - | |
| If I Were A Carpenter | Nippon Columbia (J) 45-PX-2009-AX, YS-2276-AX | |
| All Blues | - |
* Nippon Columbia (J) YS-2276-AX Herbie Mann Presents Roy Ayers Quartet - Unchain My Heart 1970
* Nippon Columbia (J) 45-PX-2008-AX Herbie Mann Presents Roy Ayers Quartet-1 - Comin' Home Baby 1969
= Denon (J) YX-7403-ND - 1978
* Nippon Columbia (J) 45-PX-2009-AX Herbie Mann Presents Roy Ayers Quartet-2 - All Blues 1969
= Denon (J) YX-7404-ND - 1976
Roy Ayers Quintet
Roy Ayers, vibes; Herbie Hancock, piano; Sonny Sharrock, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Bruno Carr, drums.
Atlantic Studios, NYC, August 13, 1969
| 17780 | Daddy Bug | unissued |
| 17781 | Emmie | Atlantic SD 1538 |
* Atlantic SD 1538 Roy Ayers - Daddy Bug 1969
Roy Ayers Quintet + Overdubs
Roy Ayers, vibes; Barry Beckett, keyboards; Eddie Hinton, guitar; David Hood, bass; Roger Hawkins, drums; + overdubs: Pat Rebillot, Mellotron; Armen Halburian, percussion.
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, Muscle Shoals, AL, December 11, 1969;
additional recording: unknown location, May 11, 1976
| 32508 | Slow Motion | Atlantic SD 1692 |
* Atlantic SD 1692 Roy Ayers - Daddy Bug & Friends 1976
1970 (age 30)
Roy Ayers Ubiquity
Roy Ayers, vibes, vocal; Edwin Birdsong, organ, vocal; Harry Whitaker, electric piano #1-3,5,6,8; Bill Henderson, electric piano #4,7; Richie Resnicoff, guitar; John Williams, electric bass; Alphonzo Mouzon, drums; Jumma Santos, congas.
A&R Studios, NYC;
Mayfair Studios, NYC, released 1970
| 1. | Pretty Brown Skin | Polydor 24-4049 |
| 2. | Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head | - |
| 3. | I Can't Help Myself | - |
| 4. | Love | - |
| 5. | The Fuzz | - |
| 6. | Hummin' | - |
| 7. | Can You Dig It | - |
| 8. | Painted Desert | - |
* Polydor 24-4049 Roy Ayers - Ubiquity 1970
1971
Roy Ayers Ubiquity
Roy Ayers, vibes, percussion; Harry Whitaker, electric piano; Clint Houston, bass; David Lee Jr., drums, percussion; on Harry Whitaker, vocal #3; Roy Ayers, vocal #3,7.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Casino De Montreux, Switzerland, June 20, 1971
| 1. | Daddy Bug | Polydor (J) MP 2310 |
| 2. | In A Silent Way | - |
| 3. | Move To Groove | - |
| 4. | Ayes Monologue | Verve 531 641-2 |
| 5. | Thoughts | - |
| 6. | Sketches In Red, Yellow, Brown, Black, And White | - |
| 7. | He Gives Us All His Love | - |
| 8. | Your Cup Of Tea | Polydor (J) MP 2310 |
| 9. | Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head | Verve 531 641-2 |
* Polydor (J) MP 2310 Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Live At The Montreux Jazz Festival 1972
= Polydor (J) LEX-9376 - 1995
= Verve 531 641-2 - 1996
1972
Roy Ayers Ubiquity
Sonny Fortune, soprano sax, flute; Roy Ayers, vibes, organ, vocal; Harry Whitaker, electric piano, organ, vocal; Samuel Brown, guitar #1-5,7-9; Bob Fusco, guitar #6; John Williams, bass #1-5,7-9; Ron Carter, bass #6; David Lee Jr., drums; Billy Cobham, drums, percussion; Juma Santos, congas; Sandy Hewitt, vocal #7; Victoria Hospedale, Gloria Jones, Carol Smiley, background vocal; Selwart Clarke, strings; Roy Ayers, arranger #1-3,5,7-9; Harry Whitaker, arranger #4,6.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, released 1972
| 1. | He's A Superstar | Polydor PD 5022 |
| 2. | He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother | - |
| 3. | Ain't Got Time | - |
| 4. | I Don't Know How To Love Him | - |
| 5. | He's Coming | - |
| 6. | We Live In Brooklyn Baby | - |
| 7. | Sweet Butterfly Of Love | - |
| 8. | Sweet Tears | - |
| 9. | Fire Weaver | - |
* Polydor PD 5022 Roy Ayers Ubiquity - He's Coming 1972
1973
Roy Ayers Ubiquity
Charles Tolliver, trumpet; Garnett Brown, trombone; Sonny Fortune, soprano sax; Roy Ayers, vibes, vocal, piano, organ; Harry Whitaker, electric piano, piano; David Barron, Bob Fusco, Billy Nichols, guitar; Clint Houston, Emir Ksasan, bass; Dennis Davis, drums, vocal; Daniel Benzebulon, Billy King, congas, percussion; + Strings: Alfred Brown, Emanuel Brown, Charlie McCracken, Kermit Moore, strings; Selwart Clarke, conductor; Gene Orloff, strings section leader; William S. Fischer, string arranger, orchestrator; + Background vocal: Wayne Garfield, Victoria Haspedale, Claudia Moore, Tamara Richardson, Laverne Seabrook, Carol Smiley, background vocal.
Electric Lady Studios, NYC, released 1973
| Ain't No Sunshine | Polydor PD 5045 | |
| Henceforth | - | |
| Day Dreaming | - | |
| Red Black And Green | - | |
| Cocoa Butter | - | |
| Rhythms Of Your Mind | - | |
| Papa Was A Rolling Stone | - |
* Polydor PD 5045 Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Red Black And Green 1973
= Polydor PD-1-6078 - 1976
Roy Ayers
Roy Ayers, vibes, orchestrator, arranger, composer, musical conductor; Harry Whitaker, electric piano, organ, harpsichord, piano, orchestrator; Billy Nichols, Bob Rose, guitar; Richard Davis, electric, acoustic bass; Dennis Davis, drums; William King, congas, bongos, percussion; + Brass: Cecil V. Bridgewater, Jon Faddis, trumpet, flugelhorn; Wayne Andre, Garnett Brown, trombone; + Strings: Peter Dimitriades, Harry Lookofsky, Irving Spice, Emanuel Vardi, strings; + Vocal: Wayne Garfield, vocal #1,10; Roy Ayers, vocal #1,3; Denise Bridgewater, vocal #1,7.
Sound Ideas Studios, NYC, released 1973
| 1. | Coffy Is The Color | Polydor PD 5048 |
| 2. | Pricilla's Theme | - |
| 3. | King George | - |
| 4. | Aragon | - |
| 5. | Coffy Sauna | - |
| 6. | King's Last Ride | - |
| 7. | Coffy Baby | - |
| 8. | Brawling Broads | - |
| 9. | Escape | - |
| 10. | Shinning Symbol | - |
| 11. | Exotic Dance | - |
| 12. | Making Love | - |
| 13. | Vittroni's Theme-King Is Dead | - |
| 14. | End Of Sugarman | - |
* Polydor PD 5048 Roy Ayers - Coffy (Soundtrack) 1973
Roy Ayers Ubiquity
Roy Ayers, vibes, organ, vocal, percussion; Harry Whitaker, piano, electric piano, organ; David Johnson, bass; Dennis Davis, drums, percussion; Rufino "Chano" O'Ferrral, congas, bongos, vocal; with special thanks: Denise Bridgewater, vocal; Cicle Bridgewater, Jimmie Owens, trumpet; Garnett Brown, trombone; Arthur Clark, baritone sax; Will Hawes, Dennis Heaven, guitar; Adrian Dey, Stephen Sadiz Shbazzberrios, percussion; Argerie Ayers, Denise Bridgewater, Leslie Carter, Willie Michael, background vocal; with Seldon Powell, baritone sax; Jerry Friedman, electric sitar; Gordon Edwards, bass.
Electric Lady Studios, NYC, released 1973;
Electric Lady Studios, NYC, recorded July, 1973
| Brother Louie | Polydor PD 6016 | |
| Virgo Red | - | |
| I Am Your Mind | - | |
| The Morning After | - | |
| Love From The Sun | - | |
| It's So Sweet | - | |
| Giving Love | - | |
| Des Nude Soul | - |
* Polydor PD 6016 Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Virgo Red 1973
1974
Roy Ayers Ubiquity
George Braith, soprano sax; Roy Ayers, vibes, vocal; Leon Pendarvis, Harry Whitaker, piano, Clavinet, electric piano; Pat Rebillot, synthesizer, ARP; Calvin Brown, solo guitar; Jerry Friedman, Gil Silva, rhythm guitar; Wilbur Bascomb, bass; Wilby Fletcher, Bernard "Pretty" Purdy, drums; Chano O'Ferral, congas, percussion; Wayne Garfield, lead vocal #2; Roy Ayers, lead vocal #7; Roy Ayers, James "BJ" Boston, Terry Burrell, Monica Burruss, Wayne Garfield, background vocal.
Electric Lady Studios, NYC, released 1974
| 1. | Change Up The Groove | Polydor PD 6032 |
| 2. | Sensitize | - |
| 3. | Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing | - |
| 4. | Mash Theme | - |
| 5. | Fikisha (To Help Someone To Arrive) | - |
| 6. | Feel Like Makin' Love | - |
| 7. | When Is Real, Real | - |
| 8. | The Boogie Back | - |
* Polydor PD 6032 Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Change Up The Groove 1974
1975
Roy Ayers Ubiquity
Jon Faddis, Jimmy Owens, trumpet; Richard Clay, Alexander Foster, soprano sax; Seldon Powell, tenor sax; Babe Clark, baritone sax; Roy Ayers, piano, vibes, vocal, organ, ARP; Onaje Allan Gumbs, Ron Moseley, Harry Whitaker, electric piano; Carl Clay, electric piano #1; Calvin Brown, Jerry Friedman, guitar; William Allen, bass, ARP; Dennis Davis, Bernard Purdy, drums; Chano O'Ferral, congas, percussion; Wayne Garfield, lead vocal #1; Roy Ayers, lead vocal #1-3,6,8; Debbie Darby, lead vocal #3; Dee Dee Bridgewater, lead vocal #5; Edwin Birdsong, lead vocal #6,8; Edwin Birdsong, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Debbie Burrell, Terry Burrell, Carolyn Byrd, Debbie Darby, Wayne Garfield, vocal; Roy Ayers, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Debbie Burrell, Terry Burrell, Carolyn Byrd, Wayne Garfield, background vocal.
UNCG School Of Music, Greensboro, NC, released 1975
| 1. | 2000 Black | Polydor PD 6046 |
| 2. | Magic Lady | - |
| 3. | Show Us A Feeling | - |
| 4. | Ebony Blaze | - |
| 5. | Time And Space | - |
| 6. | No Question | - |
| 7. | The Way Of The World | - |
| 8. | The Old One Two (Move To Groove) | - |
| 9. | Miles (Love's Silent Dawn) | - |
| 10. | A Tear To A Smile | - |
* Polydor PD 6046 Roy Ayers Ubiquity - A Tear To A Smile 1975
Roy Ayers Ubiquity
Joe Brazil, soprano sax; Roy Ayers, vibes, lead vocal, ARP synthesizer, electric piano, Clavinet, percussion, background vocal; P. Craig Turner, ARP programming; Calvin Brown, guitar, vocal; Byron Miller, bass, background vocal; Ricky Lawson, drums; Chano O'Ferral, congas, bongos; Willie Michael, percussion; Chicas, lead vocal, background vocal; Edwin Birdsong, special guest vocal.
Kaye-Smith/Van Ackeren Studios, Seattle, WA;
Electric Lady Studios, NYC, released 1975
| Brother Green (The Disco King) | Polydor PD 6057 | |
| Mystic Voyage | - | |
| A Wee Bit | - | |
| Take All The Time You Need | - | |
| Evolution | - | |
| Life Is Just A Moment Part 1 | - | |
| Life Is Just A Moment Part 2 | - | |
| Funky Motion | - | |
| Spirit Of Doo Doo | - | |
| The Black Five | - |
* Polydor PD 6057 Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Mystic Voyage 1975
1976
Roy Ayers Ubiquity
Roy Ayers, vibes, lead vocal, electric piano, ARP String Ensemble, percussion, background vocal; Philip Woo, piano, electric piano, ARP String Ensemble; Ronald "Head" Drayton, guitar; John "Shaun" Solomon, electric bass; Doug Rhodes, drums; Chano O'Ferral, congas, percussion, lead vocal; Chicas, lead vocal, background vocal; with special thanks to: Lew Soloff, trumpet?; Justo Almario, tenor sax?; Greg Phillinganes, electric piano?; Calvin Brown, guitar?; William Allen, Byron Miller, bass?; Dennis Davis, Ricky Lawson, drums?; Wayne Garfield, Diana Hayes, Edna Holt, background vocal?.
Electric Lady Studios, NYC;
Larrabee Sound Studios, North Hollywood, CA, released 1976
| Hey Uh-What You Say Come On | Polydor PD-1-6070 | |
| The Golden Rod | - | |
| Keep On Walking | - | |
| You And Me My Love | - | |
| The Third Eye | - | |
| It Ain't Your Sign It's Your Mind | - | |
| People And The World | - | |
| Everybody Loves The Sunshine | - | |
| Tongue Power | - | |
| Lonesome Cowboy | - |
* Polydor PD-1-6070 Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Everybody Loves The Sunshine 1976
Roy Ayers Ubiquity
John Mosley, trumpet; Justo Almario, tenor sax; Philip Woo, piano, electric piano, ARP, Minimoog, harmonica; Calvin Banks, guitar; William Allen, bass; Steve Cobb, drums; Chano O'Ferral, congas, percussion; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, background vocal, Deagan vibraharp, piano, electric piano, ARP, Minimoog, percussion; Chicas, lead vocal, background vocal, percussion; with Lew Soloff, trumpet #9; Greg Phillinganes, electric piano, String Ensemble #9; Edwin Birdsong, String Ensemble #4; Chuck Anthony, guitar #5,8; Ronald Drayton, guitar #9; Byron Miller, bass #9; Dennis Davis, drums #2,5,8; Bernard "Pretty" Purdy, drums #3,11; Marvin Sparks, drums #4,6,10; Ricky Lawson, drums #9; Edwin Birdsong, very special guest lead vocal, background vocal #4,11; Janice Fletcher, background vocal #6.
Electric Lady Studios, NYC;
Paragon Studios, Chicago, IL;
Larrabee Sound Studios, North Hollywood, CA, released 1976
| 1. | Domelo (Give It To Me) | Polydor PD-1-6091 |
| 2. | Baby I Need Your Love | - |
| 3. | Higher | - |
| 4. | The Memory | - |
| 5. | Come Out And Play | - |
| 6. | Better Days | - |
| 7. | Searching | - |
| 8. | One Sweet Love To Remember | - |
| 9. | Vibrations | - |
| 10. | Moving, Grooving | - |
| 11. | Baby You Give Me A Feeling | - |
* Polydor PD-1-6091 Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Vibrations 1976
1977
Roy Ayers Ubiquity
John Mosley, trumpet; Justo Almario, tenor sax; Roy Ayers, vibes, electric piano, ARP piano, Deagan vibraharp; Edwin Birdsong, piano; Philip Woo, piano, electric piano, String ARP, Moog; Chuck Anthony, Calvin Banks, Glenn Jeffrey, James Mason, guitar; William Allen, bass; Steve Cobb, drums; Chano O'Ferral, congas, percussion; + Vocals: Roy Ayers, lead vocal #1,6-8, vocal #2-4,9,10; Dee Dee Bridgewater, lead vocal #1,8, vocal #4,10; Marguerite Arthurton, vocal #2; Steve Cobb, Chano O'Ferral, Philip Woo, vocal #9; Edwin Birdsong, background vocal #1, vocal #2,4; Ethel West, background vocal #1,6, vocal #3,9,10; Sylvia Cox, background vocal #1, vocal #2-4,9,10, lead vocal #6,7.
Electric Lady Studios, NYC;
Sigma Sound Studios, NYC;
The Record Plant, Los Angeles, CA, released 1977
| 1. | This Side Of Sunshine | Polydor PD-1-6108 |
| 2. | Running Away | - |
| 3. | Gotta Find A Lover | - |
| 4. | I Still Love You | - |
| 5. | Lifeline | - |
| 6. | Cincinnati Growl | - |
| 7. | Fruit | - |
| 8. | Sanctified Feeling | - |
| 9. | Stranded In The Jungle | - |
| 10. | Together | - |
* Polydor PD-1-6108 Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Lifeline 1977
1978
Roy Ayers Presents Ubiquity
John Mosley, trumpet; Justo Almario, tenor sax, background vocal, vocal; Philip Woo, electric piano, vocal, Minimoog; Greg Moore, guitar, vocal, background vocal, lead vocal; Kerry Turman, bass, vocal, background vocal; Ricky Lawson, drums, vocal, background vocal; Chano O'Ferral as Chano Oferral, congas; Jimmy Haslip, lead vocal; Sylvia Cox, lead vocal, background vocal; Roy Ayers, producer.
Electric Lady Studios, NYC;
Sigma Sound Studios, NYC;
Kendun Recorders, Burbank, CA;
The Record Plant, Los Angeles, CA, released 1978
| Starbooty | Elektra 6E-120 | |
| Simple And Sweet | - | |
| Spread It | - | |
| The Five Flies | - | |
| Midnight After Dark | - | |
| Love Is Love | - | |
| Can You Be Yourself | - | |
| If You Wanna See The Sunshine | - |
* Elektra 6E-120 Roy Ayers Presents Ubiquity - Starbooty 1978
Roy Ayers
Justo Almario, tenor sax; Harry Whitaker, piano, electric piano; William Allen, bass; Bernard Pretty Purdy, drums; Roy Ayers, lead vocal; Debbie Burrell, background vocal.
Sigma Sound Studios, NYC;
Electric Lady Studios, NYC;
The Record Plant, Los Angeles, CA, released 1978
| Let's Do It | Polydor PD-1-6126 |
Armen Donelian, piano, electric piano; William Allen, bass; Bernard Pretty Purdy, drums; Roy Ayers, lead vocal.
| Melody Maker | - |
John Mosley, trumpet; Justo Almario, tenor sax; Kerry Turman, bass; Chano O'Ferral, congas; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, piano; Merry Clayton, Sylvia Cox, background vocal.
| When Is Real Real | - |
Philip Woo, electric piano; Greg Moore, guitar; Kerry Turman, bass; Rickey Lawson, drums; Chano O'Ferral, congas; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, vibes; Merry Clayton, Sylvia Cox, background vocal.
| Sweet Tears | - |
Roy Ayers, vibes, piano, lead vocal; Greg Moore, guitar; Kerry Turman, bass; Rickey Lawson, drums; Merry Clayton, Sylvia Cox, lead vocal.
| You Came Into My Life | - |
John Mosley, trumpet, background vocal; Justo Almario, tenor sax, background vocal; Philip Woo, Minimoog, background vocal; Greg Moore, guitar, background vocal; Kerry Turman, bass, background vocal; Rickey Lawson, drums, background vocal; Chano O'Ferral, congas, percussion, background vocal; Roy Ayers, Merry Clayton, Sylvia Cox, lead vocal.
| Freaky Deaky | - |
Justo Almario, tenor sax; Philip Woo, piano, background vocal; Kerry Turman, bass, background vocal; Rickey Lawson, drums, background vocal; Chano O'Ferral, congas, background vocal; Roy Ayers, lead vocal.
| Kiss | - |
* Polydor PD-1-6126 Roy Ayers - Let's Do It 1978
Roy Ayers
Philip Woo, electric piano; William Allen, bass; J.T. Lewis, drums; Chano O'Ferral, congas; Carla Vaughn, lead vocal, background vocal; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, background vocal, electric piano; Kermit Moore, strings contractor.
Sigma Sound Studios, NYC;
Electric Lady Studios, NYC, released 1978
| You Send Me | Polydor PD-1-6159 |
Philip Woo, Minimoog; William Allen, bass; Jose Ortiz, drums; Carla Vaughn, lead vocal, background vocal; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, background vocal, electric piano.
| I Wanna Touch You Baby | - |
John Mosley, trumpet; Justo Almario, tenor sax; Roy Ayers, vibes, lead vocal; Philip Woo, electric piano; James Mason, guitar; Kerry Turman, bass; Dennis Davis, drums; Chano O'Ferral, congas; Merry Clayton, Carla Vaughn, lead vocal.
| Can't You See Me | - |
Harry Whitaker, piano; Chuck Anthony, electric guitar; William Allen, bass; Steve Cobb, drums; Chano O'Ferral, congas; Bruce Fisher, Stanley Richardson, lead vocal; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, background vocal, electric piano; Ethel Beaty, background vocal; Kermit Moore, strings contractor.
| Get On Up, Get On Down | - |
Roy Ayers, vibes, lead vocal; Philip Woo, electric piano, String ARP; Chuck Anthony, electric guitar; Kerry Turman, bass; Howard King, drums; Merry Clayton, Carla Vaughn, background vocal.
| Everytime I See You | - |
John Mosley, trumpet; Justo Almario, tenor sax; Philip Woo, electric piano; Kerry Turman, bass; Bernard "Pretty" Purdy, drums; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, solo acoustic piano, cowbell; Merry Clayton, Carla Vaughn, background vocal.
| Rhythm | - |
Philip Woo, electric piano; William Allen, bass; Bernard "Pretty" Purdy, drums; Roy Ayers, Carla Vaughn, lead vocal, background vocal; Merry Clayton, background vocal.
| And Don't You Say No | - |
Philip Woo, electric piano; Kerry Turman, bass; John Susswell, drums; Chano O'Ferral, congas, background vocal; Roy Ayers, lead vocal; Tony Gooden, background vocal.
| It Ain't Your Sign, It's Your Mind | - |
* Polydor PD-1-6159 Roy Ayers - You Send Me 1978
Roy Ayers And Wayne Henderson
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Roy Ayers, vibes; with Darryl "Sugar Bear" Moore, guitar; Ed Reddick, bass; James Gadson, drums; Vance "Mad Dog" Tenort, percussion; Roy Ayers, Vernell Shaw, vocal; Reggie Ellis, Barry "Bo" Henderson, Greg Matta, Vernell Shaw, Michael Young, background vocal.
Automated Sound Studios, NYC;
Sigma Sound Studios, NYC;
Oceanway Studio, Santa Monica, CA, released 1978
| Heat Of The Beat | Polydor PD-1-6179 |
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Roy Ayers, vibes; with Darryl "Sugar Bear" Moore, guitar; Ed Reddick, bass; James Gadson, drums; Vance "Mad Dog" Tenort, percussion; Reggie Ellis, Greg Matta, background vocal.
| For Real | - |
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Roy Ayers, vibes; with Richard Flowers, acoustic piano, Fender Rhodes; Ed Reddick, bass; James Gadson, drums; Roy Ayers, Richard Flowers, vocal; Cheryl Alexander, Saundra "Pan" Alexander, Sylvia St. James, background vocal.
| Give It To Me | - |
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Roy Ayers, acoustic piano, vibes; with Chuck Anthony, guitar; William Allen, Nathaniel Phillips, bass; Dennis Davis, drums; Chano O'Ferral, congas; Roy Ayers, Wayne Henderson, Nathaniel Phillips, percussion; Roy Ayers, Wayne Henderson, vocal; Nathaniel Phillips, Carla Vaughn, background vocal.
| Ooh Baby | - |
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Roy Ayers, vibes; with Bobby Lyle, piano; Nathaniel Phillips, bass; Bruce Carter, drums.
| Step In To Our Life | - |
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Roy Ayers, vibes; with Armand Donelian, electric piano, piano; William Allen, bass; Bernard Purdy, drums; Judi Brown, Jim Gilstrap, Stephanie Sprewell, Carla Vaughn, vocal.
| Lovers Should Always Be Together | - |
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Roy Ayers, electric piano, vibes; with Armand Donelian, acoustic piano; Phillip Woo, Oberheim; Chuck Anthony, guitar; Nathaniel Phillips, bass; Bruce Carter, Bernard Purdy, drums; Chano O'Ferral, congas; Judi Brown, Jim Gilstrap, Stephanie Sprewell, Carla Vaughn, vocal.
| No Deposit No Return | - |
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Roy Ayers, vibes; with Johnny Reason, guitar; Nathaniel Phillips, bass; Bruce Carter, drums; Judi Brown, Jim Gilstrap, Stephanie Sprewell, Carla Vaughn, background vocal.
| Take Your Funky Mind To The Disco | - |
Wayne Henderson, trombone; Roy Ayers, vibes; with Bobby Lyle, piano; Nathaniel Phillips, bass; Bruce Carter, drums.
| Swarte | - |
* Polydor PD-1-6179 Roy Ayers, Wayne Henderson - Step In To Our Life 1978
1979
Roy Ayers
Chuck Anthony, guitar; William Allen, bass, handclaps; Bernard "Pretty" Purdy, drums; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, Clavinet, electric piano, handclaps; Carla Vaughn, background vocal.
Electric Lady Studios, NYC;
The Record Plant, Los Angeles, CA;
Sigma Sound Studios, NYC, released 1979
| Love Will Bring Us Back Together | Polydor PD-1-6204 |
Dick Griffin, trombone; Phillip Woo, String ARP, electric piano, Oberheim; George Baker, guitar; Kerry Turman, bass; Bernard "Pretty" Purdy, drums; Chano O'Ferral, percussion; Carla Vaughn, lead vocal; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, background vocal, cowbell; Ethel Beatty, background vocal.
| Simple And Sweet | - |
Onaje Allan Gumbs, electric piano, String ARP, Oberheim; George Baker, guitar; William Allen, bass; Bernard "Pretty" Purdy, drums; Roy Ayers, Carla Vaughn, lead vocal.
| Take Me Out To The Ball Game | - |
John Mosley, trumpet; Justo Almario, tenor sax; Harold Land, electric piano; Chuck Anthony, guitar; Kerry Turman, bass; Bernard "Pretty" Purdy, drums; Wayne Garfield, Kathleen Jackson, lead vocal; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, String ARP.
| I Wanna Feel It (I Wanna Dance) | - |
Chuck Anthony, guitar; Kerry Turman, bass; Gene Dunlap, drums; Chano O'Ferral, congas; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, electric piano, Clavinet; Jim Gilstrap, Carla Vaughn, background vocal; William Allen, strings arranger.
| Fever | - |
William Allen, bass; Howard King, drums; Carla Vaughn, lead vocal; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, vibes, electric piano, Clavinet.
| Is It Too Late To Try | - |
Sinclair Acey, trumpet; Justo Almario, tenor sax; Harold Land, electric, acoustic piano; Greg Moore, guitar; Kerry Turman, bass; Gene Dunlap, drums; Chano O'Ferral, congas; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, vibes.
| If You Love Me | - |
Justo Almario, tenor sax; Roy Ayers, vibes, electric piano, ARP Omni; Chuck Anthony, guitar; Neal Jason, bass; Bernard "Pretty" Purdy, drums.
| Leo | - |
* Polydor PD-1-6204 Roy Ayers - Fever 1979
Roy Ayers
Chuck Anthony, guitar; Kerry Turman, bass; Gene Dunlap, drums; William Allen, Daryel Oliver, handclaps; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, electric piano, Oberheim, Clavinet, ARP Omni; Chano O'Ferral, Wes Ramseur, lead vocal, handclaps; Mondee Oliver, lead vocal, scat.
Sigma Sound Studios, NYC;
Automated Sound Studios, NYC;
Kendun Recorders, Burbank, CA, released 1979
| Don't Stop The Feeling | Polydor PD-1-6246 |
Chuck Anthony, guitar; William Allen, bass; Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, drums; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, vibes, electric piano; Marty Robinson, background vocal.
| What You Won't Do For Love | - |
Onaje Allen Gumbs, electric piano; William Allen, bass; Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, drums; Chano O'Ferral, congas; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, acoustic piano, Syndrum; Debbie Burrell, Teri Burrell, background vocal.
| Shack Up, Pack Up, It's Up (When I'm Gone) | - |
Philip Woo, Oberheim; Rick Zinnager, guitar; Kerry Turman, bass; Dennis Davis, drums; Dennis Armstead, Carl Clay, Chano O'Ferral, Daryel Oliver, handclaps; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, electric piano; Debbie Burrell, Teri Burrell, background vocal.
| Slyde | - |
Roy Ayers, vibes, lead vocal; Armend Deneleon, electric piano; William Allen, bass; Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, drums.
| No Stranger To Love / Want You | - |
Armend Deneleon, electric piano; Philip Woo, Oberheim; William Allen, bass; Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, drums; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, vibes; Marty Robinson, background vocal.
| Don't Let Our Love Slip Away | - |
Chuck Anthony, guitar; Kerry Turman, bass; Gene Dunlap, drums; Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, Syndrum; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, electric piano, chimes, handclaps; Debbie Burrell, Teri Burrell, background vocal.
| Don't Hide Your Love | - |
* Polydor PD-1-6246 Roy Ayers - No Stranger To Love 1979
1980 (age 40)
Roy Ayers And Wayne Henderson
Roy Ayers, Wayne Henderson, producer, arranger.
released 1980
| You Make Me Feel Like (Rockin' With Ya) | Polydor PD-1-6276 | |
| Thank You Thank You | - | |
| Weekend Lover | - | |
| Tell Me What You Want | - | |
| Can You Dance | - | |
| It Ain't Your Sign, It's Your Mind | - | |
| Have Your Way | - | |
| Million Dollar Baby (Feel So Real) | - |
* Polydor PD-1-6276 Roy Ayers, Wayne Henderson - Prime Time 1980
Roy Ayers
Chuck Anthony, guitar; Peter Brown, bass; Omar Hakim, drums; Sylvia Striplin, Dyan Venter, lead vocal; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, electric piano; William Allen, strings arranger.
Electric Lady Studios, NYC;
Sigma Sound Studios, NYC, released 1980
| Rock You Roll | Polydor PD-1-6301 |
Peter Brown, bass; Quinten Dennard, drums; Dyan Venter, lead vocal; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, ARP Quadra; William Allen, strings arranger.
| Betcha Gonna | - |
Chuck Anthony, guitar; William Allen, bass; Bernard Pretty Purdy, drums; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, electric piano, Clavinet; Chris Calloway, Cyndy Prioeau, background vocal; William Allen, strings arranger.
| Believe In Yourself | - |
Chuck Anthony, guitar; Peter Brown, bass; Omar Hakim, drums; Sylvia Striplin, lead vocal; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, electric piano; William Allen, strings arranger.
| Love Fantasy | - |
Chuck Anthony, guitar; Peter Brown, bass; Omar Hakim, drums; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, electric piano, Oberheim; William Allen, strings arranger.
| "Sigh" (Feel The Vibration) | - |
Chuck Anthony, guitar; Peter Brown, bass; Omar Hakim, drums; Chano O'Ferral, Wes Ramseur, Sylvia Striplin, lead vocal; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, electric piano, handclaps; William Allen, strings arranger.
| Baby Bubba | - |
* Polydor PD-1-6301 Roy Ayers - Love Fantasy 1980
1981
Roy Ayers
William Allen, Roy Ayers, James Bedford, producer, arranger.
Sigma Sound Studios, NYC;
Artisian Sound Recording Studio, Hollywood, CA, released 1981
| Africa, Center Of The World | Polydor PD-1-6327 | |
| Intro / The River Niger | - | |
| I'll Just Keep Trying | - | |
| Destination Motherland | - | |
| The Third Eye | - | |
| Intro / Land Of Fruit And Honey | - | |
| Intro / Mo Nise Si E (I Love You) | - | |
| There's A Master Plan | - |
* Polydor PD-1-6327 Roy Ayers - Africa, Center Of The World 1981
1982
Roy Ayers
Roy Ayers, producer, arranger.
released 1982
| Fire Up The Funk | Polydor PD-1-6348 | |
| Let's Stay Together | - | |
| Ooh | - | |
| Our Time Is Coming | - | |
| Turn Me Loose | - | |
| Knock, Knock | - | |
| Stairway To The Stars | - | |
| Feeling Good | - |
* Polydor PD-1-6348 Roy Ayers - Feeling Good 1982
1983
Roy Ayers
Musicians: Roy Ayers, vibes?, vocal?; Jaymz Bedford, Jorge Dalto, Brian Jackson, Harold Land Jr., Lesette Wilson, piano?; Chuck Anthony, guitar?; William Allen, Peter Brown, Kerry Turman, bass?; Steve Cobb, Qunitin Dennard, Omar Hakim, drums?; Mtume Ayers, Larry Burford, unknown instruments; Danny Madden, Travis Milner, Carla Vaughn, Terri Wells, vocal?.
Sigma Sound Studios, NYC;
Electric Lady Studios, NYC, released 1983
| Chicago | Uno Melodic Records (E) UM LP1 | |
| Lots Of Love | - | |
| Keep On Movin' | - | |
| Silver Vibrations | - | |
| Smiling With Our Eyes | - | |
| D.C. City | - | |
| Good Good Music | - |
same session.
| Drive | Uno Melodic Records (E) UM LP2 | |
| Everybody | - | |
| And Then We Were One | - | |
| Black Family | - | |
| Chicago | - |
same session.
| Black Family | Uno Melodic Records UM-8002 | |
| Fast Money | - | |
| Lots Of Love | - | |
| Everybody | - | |
| D.C. City | - | |
| Drive | - | |
| And Then We Were One | - | |
| Chicago | - |
* Uno Melodic Records UM-8002 Roy Ayers - Lots Of Love 1983
= Ichiban Records ICH 1028 Roy Ayers - Drive 1988
* Uno Melodic Records (E) UM LP1 Roy Ayers - Silver Vibrations 1983
* Uno Melodic Records (E) UM LP2 Roy Ayers - Drivin' On Up 1983
1984
Roy Ayers
Roy Ayers, Deagan Commander II594 vibraharp, marimba, lead vocal, Linn drum machine; Robert Brookins, Oberheim; Rory Kaplan, Fairlight CMI; Paul Jackson, guitar; Gerald Brown, drums; Stanley Clarke, Linn drum machine.
Mad Hatter Studios, Los Angeles, CA;
Eurosound Studios, NYC;
Unique Recording, NYC, released 1984
| In The Dark | Columbia FC 39422 |
Tom Browne, trumpet; Grover Washington Jr., sax; Roy Ayers, Deagan Commander II594 vibraharp, lead vocal; Jeffrey Johnson, guitar; David Metcen, bass, Linn drum machine; Dwayne Perdue, DMX.
| Sexy, Sexy, Sexy | - |
Roy Ayers, Deagan Commander II594 vibraharp, lead vocal, Linn drum machine, Yamaha DX7; Robert Brookins, Oberheim; Rory Kaplan, Fairlight CMI; Paul Jackson, guitar; Stanley Clarke, Linn drum machine, Yamaha DX7, Fairlight CMI.
| I Can't Help It | - |
Grover Washington Jr., sax; Roy Ayers, Deagan Commander II594 vibraharp; William Allen, Yamaha DX7, E-mu 4000 Digital Keyboard, Linn drum machine, Oberheim bass; Dwayne Perdue, drums.
| Compadre | - |
Tom Browne, trumpet; Grover Washington Jr., sax; Roy Ayers, Deagan Commander II594 vibraharp, Linn drum machine, DMX; Kris Kellow, Oberheim; Jeffrey Johnson, guitar; David Metcen, bass; Dwayne Perdue, cymbals; Paulinho Da Costa, percussion.
| Goree Island | - |
Roy Ayers, Deagan Commander II594 vibraharp, rap & lead vocal, Linn drum machine; Robert Brookins, Oberheim; Rory Kaplan, Fairlight CMI; Gregory Moore, guitar; Gerald Brown, drums; Stanley Clarke, Linn drum machine; Miki Howard, lead vocal.
| Poo Poo La La | - |
Roy Ayers, Deagan Commander II594 vibraharp, marimba, lead vocal; James Bedford, Minimoog, Yamaha DX7, Linn drum machine; Robert Brookins, Oberheim; Rory Kaplan, Fairlight CMI; Paul Jackson, Gregory Moore, guitar; Gerald Brown, drums; Stanley Clarke, Linn drum machine.
| Blast The Box | - |
Roy Ayers, Deagan Commander II594 vibraharp, Linn drum machine; Russell Ferrante, Oberheim; Gerald Brown, drums; Stanley Clarke, Linn drum machine.
| Love Is In The Feel | - |
* Columbia FC 39422 Roy Ayers - In The Dark 1984
1985
Roy Ayers
Philip Field, James Mtume, Joe Norosavage, Dunn Pearson, keyboards; Binkey Brice, guitar; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, Deagan vibraharp; + Frontground vocals: Lynette White Ayers, Carole Robinson, additional vocal; Gary "Bone" Cooper, James Mtume, Tawatha, fronting vocal.
Celestial Sound Studios, NYC;
Mediasound, NYC;
All Star Sound Studio, Bloomfield, NJ, released 1985
| Hot | Columbia FC 40022 |
+ Frontground vocals: Ivy Ray, computer voice; The Tawatha Choir; replaces Lynette White Ayers, Robinson.
| Programmed For Love | - |
Branford Marsalis, tenor sax; Roy Ayers, Deagan vibraharp, DX7, piano; Jeff Johnson, guitar; David Metcen, KORG bass; Dwayne Perdue, Yamaha drum machine, Simmons drums; Canuke Bernard, percussion.
| "Virgo" | - |
Don Blackman, SH-101, Fender Rhodes electric piano, background vocal; David Metcen, bass; Dwayne Perdue, Linn drum machine, Simmons drums; Roy Ayers, Jean Carne, lead vocal; Ivy Ray, background vocal.
| You Might Be Surprised | - |
Philip Field, James Mtume, Joe Norosavage, Dunn Pearson, keyboards; Binkey Brice, guitar; Ed "Tree" Moore, solo guitar; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, Deagan vibraharp; + Frontground vocals: Gary "Bone" Cooper, James Mtume, Tawatha, fronting vocal.
| Night Flyte | - |
Don Blackman, SH-101, synthesizer; Jean Carne, lead vocal; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, KORG synthesizer bass; Dwayne Perdue, rap vocal, LinnDrum, Simmons drums.
| Can I See You | - |
Branford Marsalis, soprano sax; Dave Robbins, KORG synthesizer, Drumulator drum machine; David Metcen, bass; Dwayne Perdue, Simmons drums; Canuke Bernard, percussion; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, Deagan vibraharp.
| For You | - |
Philip Field, James Mtume, Joe Norosavage, Dunn Pearson, keyboards; Binkey Brice, guitar; Roy Ayers, lead vocal, Deagan vibraharp; + Frontground vocals: B.J. Nelson, lead vocal; Gary "Bone" Cooper, James Mtume, Tawatha, fronting vocal.
| Slip N' Slide | - |
* Columbia FC 40022 Roy Ayers - You Might Be Surprised 1985
1987
Roy Ayers
Bill Saxon, tenor sax; David Metcen, OB-X, DX7, bass, Linn 9000 drum machine; William Allen, DX7, OB-X, keyboards; James Bedford, DX7, OB-X, Linn 9000 drum machine; David Robbins, DX7, Matrix-6, keyboards, OB-X, KORG; Jeff Johnson, guitar; Dennis Davis, Linn 9000 drum machine; Roy Ayers, vocal, vibes; on Hughie Nanton, Tom Roberts, percussion #2; Chandra Currelli, lead vocal #6; William Allen, rap vocal #9.
Evergreen Recording Studios, NYC, released 1987
| 1. | I'm The One | Columbia FC 40423 |
| 2. | Don't You Ever Turn Away | - |
| 3. | Blue Summer | - |
| 4. | I Once Had Your Love (And I Can't Let Go) | - |
| 5. | I Really Wanna Be With You | - |
| 6. | Let Me Love You | - |
| 7. | Marlon | - |
| 8. | Word | - |
| 9. | Crack Attack | - |
* Columbia FC 40423 Roy Ayers - I'm The One (For Your Love Tonight) 1987
1989
Roy Ayers
Roy Ayers, vibes, lead vocal, DX7, OB-X, Linn drum machine; B.K., keyboards; Harry Whitaker, DX7, OB-X, keyboards; William Allen, DX7, DX7II FD, Roland D-50, OB-X; Chuck Anthony, lead guitar; David Metcen, electric bass; Dennis Davis, Linn drum machine; Kendall Brown, percussion; Tania Canada, lead vocal; Elliott DeJourdan, rap vocal.
Evergreen Recording Studios, NYC, released 1989
| Midnight After Dark | Ichiban Records ICH 1040 | |
| Suave | - | |
| Sweet Talk | - | |
| Spirit Of Dodo '89 | - | |
| Crack Is In The Mirror | - | |
| You've Got The Power | - | |
| Mystic Vibrations | - |
* Ichiban Records ICH 1040 Roy Ayers - Wake Up 1989