{"product_id":"roy-ubiquity-ayers-hes-coming-lp-vinyl","title":"Roy Ubiquity Ayers – He's Coming","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relix-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoy Ayers was already a decade into his career when *He's Coming* arrived, having logged time with Herbie Mann's band before striking out with Ubiquity in 1969. The 1972 record lands at a pivotal moment, just before his sound became a cornerstone of what DJs and producers would later mine endlessly for samples, connecting the dots between Blue Note-era soul-jazz and the funk-forward direction that would make him a foundational figure in hip-hop's DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased on Polydor in 1972, He's Coming captures vibraphonist Roy Ayers at a creative apex, as Ubiquity's sound settled into the blend of jazz improvisation, funk rhythm, soul harmony, and spiritual import that would define his work throughout the decade. The album reflects Ayers's deepening move toward a groove-centered musical language rooted in soul-jazz and early jazz-funk. Ayers is supported by a core ensemble that includes Harry Whitaker on electric piano, organ, and vocals; John Williams on bass, with Ron Carter featured on \"We Live in Brooklyn, Baby\"; David Lee Jr. And Billy Cobham on drums and percussion; guitarists Sam Brown and Bob Fusco; saxophonist Sonny Fortune; and percussionist Juma Santos. Tracks like \"He's a Superstar,\" \"Sweet Butterfly of Love,\" and \"Fire Weaver,\" embody the record's mix of urban narrative, spiritual reflection, and deep rhythmic. The Verve Vault series is always mastered from analog tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003c!-- TRACKLIST_START --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1. He's A Superstar (5:35)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2. He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother (4:04)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3. Ain't Got Time (2:53)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4. I Don't Know How To Love Him (4:02)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1. He's Coming (6:20)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2. We Live In Brooklyn Baby (3:43)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3. Sweet Butterfly Of Love (1:52)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4. Sweet Tears (3:32)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e5. Fire Weaver (3:40)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TRACKLIST_END --\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 199957337441\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verve\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.10.26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP Vinyl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- discogs-import --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"discogs-import\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polydor (PD 5022, 2391 027)  ·  \u003cstrong\u003eReleased:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1972  ·  \u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA1 He's A Superstar – 5:35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA2 He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother – 4:04\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA3 Ain't Got Time – 2:53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA4 I Don't Know How To Love Him – 4:02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB1 He's Coming – 6:20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB2 We Live In Brooklyn Baby – 3:43\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB3 Sweet Butterfly Of Love – 1:52\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB4 Sweet Tears – 3:32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB5 Fire Weaver – 3:40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCredits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarry Whitaker – Arranged By\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoy Ayers – Arranged By\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKatsuji Abe – Art Direction, Design (Cover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarol Smiley – Backing Vocals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGloria Jones – Backing Vocals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVictoria Hospedale – Backing Vocals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn Williams (8) – Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRon Carter – Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEd Kollis – Co-producer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJumma Santos – Congas (Conga)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKinji Nakamura – Design (Cover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDavid Lee (2) – Drums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBilly Cobham – Drums, Percussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarry Whitaker – Electric Piano, Organ, Vocals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRudy Van Gelder – Engineer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBob Fusco – Guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSam Brown (2) – Guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBill Pratt (5) – Liner Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBob Ludwig – Mastered By\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinoru Aoki (2) – Photography By\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMyrnaleah Williams – Producer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandy Hewitt – Solo Vocal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSonny Fortune – Soprano Saxophone, Flute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelwart Clarke – Strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoy Ayers – Vibraphone, Organ, Vocals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"relix.shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54555192459582,"sku":"194745669","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4609\/5166\/files\/12635535704382-transparent-v2.png?v=1791445511","url":"https:\/\/reserveselects.myshopify.com\/products\/roy-ubiquity-ayers-hes-coming-lp-vinyl","provider":"Reserve Selects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}