Tracklist

A1 Sound And Sense

Written-By – Roy Ayers

6:36 A2 Days Of Wine And Roses

Written-By – Marcini-Mercer

3:30 A3 Reggie Of Chester

Written-By – Benny Golson

3:41 A4 It Could Happen To You

Written-By – Jimmy Van Heusen And Johnny Burke

3:10 A5 Donna Lee

Written-By – Charlie Parker

3:06 B1 Ricardo's Dilemma

Written-By – Roy Ayers

4:57 B2 Romeo

Written-By – Leonard Feather

3:05 B3 Out Of Sight

Written-By – Jackie Wilson

6:21 B4 Young And Foolish

Written-By – Horwitt-Hague

3:41 B5 Well You Needn't

Written-By – Thelonious Monk

3:08Roy Ayers ‎– West Coast VibesLabel:Honey Pie Records ‎– HONEY012Released: 2020, Originally 1963Genre: Jazz

Style: Soul-Jazz

"While working in Los Angeles in support of pianist Jack Wilson, Roy Ayers befriended the respected jazz critic and producer Leonard Feather, a relationship that ultimately yielded the vibist's first recording contract; Ayers' rare debut session, West Coast Vibes, remains the purest musical expression of his long career, with none of the commercial overtures of his landmark fusion efforts for Polydor. For listeners more familiar with latter-day jazz-funk efforts like He's Coming or Everybody Loves the Sunshine, the warm, contoured tones of Ayers' vibes will come as a revelation. Then as now, his approach to percussion is completely unique, and it's fascinating to hear him operate in such conventional jazz contexts minus the gimmickry of later dates. Most impressive are the LP's collaborations with saxophonist Curtis Amy, whose soulful, kinetic contributions beautifully complement Ayers' leads." Jason Ankeny.

Tracklist

A1 Sound And Sense Written-By – Roy Ayers 6:36
A2 Days Of Wine And Roses Written-By – Marcini-Mercer 3:30
A3 Reggie Of Chester Written-By – Benny Golson 3:41
A4 It Could Happen To You Written-By – Jimmy Van Heusen And Johnny Burke 3:10
A5 Donna Lee Written-By – Charlie Parker 3:06
B1 Ricardo's Dilemma Written-By – Roy Ayers 4:57
B2 Romeo Written-By – Leonard Feather 3:05
B3 Out Of Sight Written-By – Jackie Wilson 6:21
B4 Young And Foolish Written-By – Horwitt-Hague 3:41
B5 Well You Needn't Written-By – Thelonious Monk 3:08