album · September 6, 1968

Stoned Soul Picnic

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This 1968 LP captures Ayers and his Ubiquity band in their early years, laying the groundwork for their future explorations of jazz-funk fusion. The album features Ayers's signature vibraphone playing alongside soulful vocals and tight arrangements.

Roy Ayers is a vibraphonist, composer, and producer, a jazz musician who emerged in the late 1960s and became a significant figure in soul, funk, and jazz fusion. By 1968, Ayers had already released several albums as a leader and sideman, establishing his distinctive instrumental voice.

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