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The Hot Box #138 – Roy Ayres

April 03, 2025

The Hot Box #138 celebrates the music of another recently departed musician, “Roy Ayres.” Originally known as a jazz vibraphone player, he rapidly expanded his status and became, some would say, one of the major creators of jazz funk.


Track list for The Hot Box  #138 – Roy Ayres



  1. Compared to What – Roberta Flack
  2. The Ringer – Roy Ayers
  3. Searching – Roy Ayers
  4. Memphis Underground – Herbie Mann
  5. Muscle Shoals Nitty Gritty – Herbie Mann
  6. Virgo Vibes – Roy Ayers

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